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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

9983 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-GJHF-VQGR-HXWJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-14 18:30
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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    "CVE-2026-33100"
  ],
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      "CWE-416"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T18:17:32Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjhf-vqgr-hxwj",
  "modified": "2026-04-14T18:30:42Z",
  "published": "2026-04-14T18:30:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33100"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33100"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GJM7-FFWR-V8Q5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:22 – Updated: 2023-01-26 00:30
VLAI
Details

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4173, CVE-2016-4174, CVE-2016-4226, CVE-2016-4227, CVE-2016-4228, CVE-2016-4229, CVE-2016-4230, CVE-2016-4231, and CVE-2016-4248.

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  "affected": [],
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    "CVE-2016-4222"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-07-13T02:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4173, CVE-2016-4174, CVE-2016-4226, CVE-2016-4227, CVE-2016-4228, CVE-2016-4229, CVE-2016-4230, CVE-2016-4231, and CVE-2016-4248.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjm7-ffwr-v8q5",
  "modified": "2023-01-26T00:30:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T02:22:51Z",
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1423"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-093"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-03"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00016.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00017.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91719"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036280"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-425"
    }
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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GJMF-89GX-6WMX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34
VLAI
Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.1.0.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the setInterval() method. 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 current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6438.

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    "nvd_published_at": "2019-01-24T04:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.1.0.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the setInterval() method. 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 current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6438.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjmf-89gx-6wmx",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:00Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:34:00Z",
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17625"
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      "url": "https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1094"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GJMF-R9M5-967Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-15 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-15 21:30
VLAI
Details

Use after free in XR in Google Chrome on Android prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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    "CVE-2026-6358"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
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    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-15T20:16:42Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in XR in Google Chrome on Android prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)",
  "id": "GHSA-gjmf-r9m5-967q",
  "modified": "2026-04-15T21:30:19Z",
  "published": "2026-04-15T21:30:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6358"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497724498"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GJMJ-6RFG-3R64

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-12 21:31 – Updated: 2025-08-12 21:31
VLAI
Details

InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

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    "CVE-2025-54225"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-08-12T21:15:42Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjmj-6rfg-3r64",
  "modified": "2025-08-12T21:31:23Z",
  "published": "2025-08-12T21:31:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54225"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-79.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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GJQJ-P685-3P2Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:46 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:46
VLAI
Details

In the enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible use after free of mVSyncInjector. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483324.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-13184"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-01-12T23:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In the enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible use after free of mVSyncInjector. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483324.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjqj-p685-3p2q",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T03:46:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T03:46:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13184"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
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      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GJVQ-36F6-P226

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:09 – Updated: 2024-10-21 15:32
VLAI
Details

A use-after-free vulnerability during changes in style when manipulating DOM elements. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.1, Firefox ESR < 45.9, Firefox ESR < 52.1, and Firefox < 53.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-5442"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-06-11T21:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A use-after-free vulnerability during changes in style when manipulating DOM elements. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird \u003c 52.1, Firefox ESR \u003c 45.9, Firefox ESR \u003c 52.1, and Firefox \u003c 53.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjvq-36f6-p226",
  "modified": "2024-10-21T15:32:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T03:09:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5442"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1104"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1106"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1201"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1347979"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3831"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-10"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-11"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-12"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-13"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97940"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038320"
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}

GHSA-GJX8-QVW2-CQ52

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

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 13.0.782.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving custom fonts.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-2825"
  ],
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      "CWE-416"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-08-29T15:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 13.0.782.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving custom fonts.",
  "id": "GHSA-gjx8-qvw2-cq52",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:26:33Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2825"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14421"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=88670"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/08/stable-channel-update_22.html"
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      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html"
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      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48274"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48288"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48377"
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      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774"
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GHSA-GM2J-59PP-6CXJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-28 12:30 – Updated: 2026-07-09 21:31
VLAI
Details

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm: Set old handle to NULL before prime swap in change_handle

There was a potential race condition in change_handle. The ioctl briefly had a single object with two idr entries; a concurrent gem_close could delete the object and remove one of the handles while leaving the other one dangling, which could subsequently be dereferenced for a use-after-free.

To fix this, do the same dance that gem_close itself does. (f6cd7daecff5 drm: Release driver references to handle before making it available again) First idr_replace the old handle to NULL. Later, if the prime operations are successful, actually close it.

create_tail required a similar dance to avoid a similar problem. (bd46cece51a3 drm/gem: Fix race in drm_gem_handle_create_tail()) It idr_allocs the new handle with NULL, then swaps in the correct object later to avoid races. We don't need to do that here, since the only operations that could race are drm_prime, and change_handle holds the prime lock for the entire duration.

v2: cleanups of error paths

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    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T10:16:37Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:\n\ndrm: Set old handle to NULL before prime swap in change_handle\n\nThere was a potential race condition in change_handle. The ioctl\nbriefly had a single object with two idr entries; a concurrent\ngem_close could delete the object and remove one of the handles\nwhile leaving the other one dangling, which could subsequently\nbe dereferenced for a use-after-free.\n\nTo fix this, do the same dance that gem_close itself does.\n(f6cd7daecff5 drm: Release driver references to handle before making it available again)\nFirst idr_replace the old handle to NULL. Later, if the prime\noperations are successful, actually close it.\n\ncreate_tail required a similar dance to avoid a similar problem.\n(bd46cece51a3 drm/gem: Fix race in drm_gem_handle_create_tail())\nIt idr_allocs the new handle with NULL, then swaps in the correct\nobject later to avoid races. We don\u0027t need to do that here, since\nthe only operations that could race are drm_prime, and\nchange_handle holds the prime lock for the entire duration.\n\nv2: cleanups of error paths",
  "id": "GHSA-gm2j-59pp-6cxj",
  "modified": "2026-07-09T21:31:13Z",
  "published": "2026-05-28T12:30:33Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46215"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e28b7b94408897e41c63477aabc9e1db439bc8c"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/61bd96d3e5472c253f9c1ab77608f0c8aaa9d025"
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    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/0xCyberstan/CVE-2026-46215-POC"
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  ]
}

GHSA-GM2W-GW5X-592F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 15:30
VLAI
Details

Use after free in WebMIDI in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-10014"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T23:16:43Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in WebMIDI in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-gm2w-gw5x-592f",
  "modified": "2026-05-29T15:30:30Z",
  "published": "2026-05-29T00:38:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10014"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/514742327"
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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/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.