Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Allowed

Use After Free

Abstraction: Variant · Status: Stable

The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

9821 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-79H8-RQ2X-482Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:26 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:26
VLAI
Details

Use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore in WebKit before r77705, as used in Google Chrome before 11.0.672.2 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that entice a user to resubmit a form, related to improper handling of provisional items by the HistoryController component, aka rdar problem 8938557.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-1059"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-02-22T19:00:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore in WebKit before r77705, as used in Google Chrome before 11.0.672.2 and other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that entice a user to resubmit a form, related to improper handling of provisional items by the HistoryController component, aka rdar problem 8938557.",
  "id": "GHSA-79h8-rq2x-482q",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:26:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1059"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=52819"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65714"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13943"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=70315"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/02/dev-channel-update_17.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/77705"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46577"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-79HC-F753-QMGV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:10 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:10
VLAI
Details

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.91 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to SVG filters.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2012-5133"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-11-28T01:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.91 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to SVG filters.",
  "id": "GHSA-79hc-f753-qmgv",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T02:10:56Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T02:10:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5133"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=156567"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80291"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15954"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/11/stable-channel-update.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00004.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56684"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027815"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-79QP-XCJC-92VV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:31
VLAI
Details

Use after free in WebGL in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-9876"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T23:16:45Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in WebGL in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)",
  "id": "GHSA-79qp-xcjc-92vv",
  "modified": "2026-05-29T18:31:22Z",
  "published": "2026-05-29T00:38:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9876"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/493747593"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-79QQ-9X66-F5R5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.1, iOS 12.5.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-30661"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.1, iOS 12.5.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..",
  "id": "GHSA-79qq-9x66-f5r5",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:19Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:13:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30661"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212318"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212323"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212341"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-30661"
    }
  ],
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-79QW-GQPF-PWG7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-24 00:00 – Updated: 2021-12-29 00:01
VLAI
Details

Use after free in storage foundation in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-38011"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-23T01:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in storage foundation in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.",
  "id": "GHSA-79qw-gqpf-pwg7",
  "modified": "2021-12-29T00:01:11Z",
  "published": "2021-12-24T00:00:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38011"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://crbug.com/1268274"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-79VG-7GHJ-4WHJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-19 21:31 – Updated: 2025-03-13 18:32
VLAI
Details

Another “use after free” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to use a resource that was already used. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-12175"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-19T21:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Another \u201cuse after free\u201d\u00a0code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation\u00a0Arena\u00ae\u00a0that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to use a resource that was already used. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.",
  "id": "GHSA-79vg-7ghj-4whj",
  "modified": "2025-03-13T18:32:16Z",
  "published": "2024-12-19T21:31:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12175"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-79W3-7QR6-6X7V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2026-02-23 18:31
VLAI
Details

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16930, CVE-2020-16931, CVE-2020-16932.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-16929"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-16T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16930, CVE-2020-16931, CVE-2020-16932.",
  "id": "GHSA-79w3-7qr6-6x7v",
  "modified": "2026-02-23T18:31:48Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:30:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16929"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16929"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1251"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-79WR-8P99-XVR6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-23 06:31 – Updated: 2026-01-23 06:31
VLAI
Details

ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter SIP Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of SIP calls. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-28303.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-0794"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-01-23T04:16:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter SIP Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the handling of SIP calls. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-28303.",
  "id": "GHSA-79wr-8p99-xvr6",
  "modified": "2026-01-23T06:31:25Z",
  "published": "2026-01-23T06:31:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0794"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-016"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-79X6-R5X5-FVQW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-30 15:30
VLAI
Details

A use-after-free flaw was found in xorg-x11-server-Xvfb. This issue occurs in Xvfb with a very specific and legacy configuration (a multi-screen setup with multiple protocol screens, also known as Zaphod mode). If the pointer is warped from a screen 1 to a screen 0, a use-after-free issue may be triggered during shutdown or reset of the Xvfb server, allowing for possible escalation of privileges or denial of service.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-5574"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T20:15:18Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A use-after-free flaw was found in xorg-x11-server-Xvfb. This issue occurs in Xvfb with a very specific and legacy configuration (a multi-screen setup with multiple protocol screens, also known as Zaphod mode). If the pointer is warped from a screen 1 to a screen 0, a use-after-free issue may be triggered during shutdown or reset of the Xvfb server, allowing for possible escalation of privileges or denial of service.",
  "id": "GHSA-79x6-r5x5-fvqw",
  "modified": "2024-04-30T15:30:34Z",
  "published": "2023-10-25T21:30:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5574"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2298"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5574"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2244735"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2023-October/003430.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231130-0004"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-79XR-CJJW-P6F2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-08 18:34 – Updated: 2025-04-08 18:34
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Remote Desktop Gateway Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-27480"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-08T18:15:58Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Remote Desktop Gateway Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.",
  "id": "GHSA-79xr-cjjw-p6f2",
  "modified": "2025-04-08T18:34:50Z",
  "published": "2025-04-08T18:34:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27480"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27480"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Language Selection

Choose a language that provides automatic memory management.

Mitigation
Implementation

Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction

When freeing pointers, be sure to set them to NULL once they are freed. However, the utilization of multiple or complex data structures may lower the usefulness of this strategy.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.