PatchTheCVECVE-2025-6965: There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed
CVE-2025-6965 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting sqlite, ipados, iphone os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 73.5% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-197 |
| Published | 2025-07-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-15 |
Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: SQLite 3.50.1 - Heap Overflow
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- CISA Alerts and Advisories: Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW Station Access Controller 2026-10-22
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-6965?
sqlite: upgrade to 3.50.2; ipados: upgrade to 26.0.0; iphone os: upgrade to 26.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-6965 being exploited?
CVE-2025-6965 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-6965 affect?
CVE-2025-6965 affects sqlite, ipados, iphone os. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above.
How urgent is CVE-2025-6965?
Priority 57/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
SQLite vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities · iPadOS vulnerabilities · tvOS vulnerabilities
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