HIGH
CVE-2020-9327
CWE-476Published: February 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In SQLite 3.31.1, isAuxiliaryVtabOperator allows attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference and segmentation fault because of generated column optimizations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-9327 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
netapp1 product(s)
cloud backup
Oracle7 product(s)
communications network charging and controlenterprise manager ops centerhyperion infrastructure technologymysql workbenchoutside in technologyzfs storage appliance kitcommunications messaging server
siemens1 product(s)
sinec infrastructure network services
sqlite1 product(s)
sqlite
Source: NVD CPE · 16 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-16Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200313-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4298-1/Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/4374860b29383380Vendor Advisory
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https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/9d0d4ab95dc0c56ePatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.sqlite.org/cgi/src/info/abc473fb8fb99900Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-16Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200313-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4298-1/Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-9327
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 21, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-9327 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.