# CVE-2018-8740: sqlite3: In SQLite through 3.22.0, databases whose schema is corrupted using a CREATE TABLE AS statement could cause a NULL po...

CVE-2018-8740 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by lemon 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4, released May 27, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-8740
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0797
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 16, 2018

## Description

In SQLite through 3.22.0, databases whose schema is corrupted using a CREATE TABLE AS statement could cause a NULL pointer dereference, related to build.c and prepare.c.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | lemon Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4 | [lemon 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lemon-3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4.md) | May 27, 2020 |
| Linux | libsqlite3-0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4 | [libsqlite3-0 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libsqlite3-0-3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4.md) | May 27, 2020 |
| Linux | libsqlite3-tcl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4 | [libsqlite3-tcl 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libsqlite3-tcl-3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4.md) | May 27, 2020 |
| Linux | sqlite3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4 | [sqlite3 3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-sqlite3-3.22.0-1ubuntu0.4.md) | May 27, 2020 |

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