winsqlite3.dll

Hello Knut,

As of now, CVE-2025-6965 has been acknowledged by Microsoft as a known issue, flagged on September 13, 2025, following its initial disclosure in August. The vulnerability affects older versions of SQLite embedded in the winsqlite3.dll system file, which may be used by various Windows services and applications.

Here’s what we can share:

1. Update Availability Microsoft typically addresses vulnerabilities in system components like winsqlite3.dll through cumulative updates delivered via Windows Update. As of October, no standalone update for this DLL has been released, and it does not appear in the latest KB packages.

2. Recommended Action We advise enabling automatic Windows Updates to ensure your system receives any future patches as soon as they are available. Replacing system-level DLLs manually is not recommended, as it may cause integrity or signature issues with Windows services.

3. Monitoring and Mitigation You can monitor the Microsoft Security Update Guide and the National Vulnerability Databasefor official updates and mitigation guidance.

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