Bug 2507548 (CVE-2026-51297)

Summary: CVE-2026-51297 sqlite: sqlite: Arbitrary code execution via use-after-free in JSON parsing
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A flaw was found in sqlite. This use-after-free vulnerability in the JSON parsing logic allows remote attackers to craft malicious JSON payloads. This can trigger memory deallocation followed by illegal memory access, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, sensitive information leakage, or denial of service.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-07-27 16:01:40 UTC
sqlite 3.41 has a use-after-free vulnerability in the JSON parsing logic. Remote adversaries can craft malicious JSON payload to trigger memory free followed by illegal memory access, which may lead to arbitrary code execution, sensitive information leakage and service denial.