Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Allowed

Use After Free

Abstraction: Variant · Status: Stable

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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

11162 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-6HR2-X3V6-JP3R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-05 00:31 – Updated: 2023-12-08 18:30
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Details

In callback_thread_event of com_android_bluetooth_btservice_AdapterService.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-40088"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-12-04T23:15:24Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In callback_thread_event of com_android_bluetooth_btservice_AdapterService.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-6hr2-x3v6-jp3r",
  "modified": "2023-12-08T18:30:40Z",
  "published": "2023-12-05T00:31:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40088"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/5bfd817719fcf55cbb3476e6b5539a3db4c437fc"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6HR8-2VJG-4JP6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-25 21:31 – Updated: 2026-08-26 18:31
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Aura in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Severity
9.6 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-79232"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-25T21:18:17Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Aura in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-6hr8-2vjg-4jp6",
  "modified": "2026-08-26T18:31:47Z",
  "published": "2026-08-25T21:31:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79232"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/534591074"
    }
  ],
  "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-6HXM-H9G7-CG3M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:14 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:14
VLAI
Details

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur while parsing an HTML5 stream in concert with custom HTML elements. This results in the stream parser object being freed while still in use, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.5, Firefox ESR < 60.5, and Firefox < 65.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-18500"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-02-05T21:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A use-after-free vulnerability can occur while parsing an HTML5 stream in concert with custom HTML elements. This results in the stream parser object being freed while still in use, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird \u003c 60.5, Firefox ESR \u003c 60.5, and Firefox \u003c 65.",
  "id": "GHSA-6hxm-h9g7-cg3m",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T01:14:10Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T01:14:10Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18500"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0218"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0219"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0269"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0270"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00025.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00024.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-04"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-07"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3874-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3897-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4376"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4392"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-02"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-03"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00021.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106781"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6J3M-7HM6-QJRX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-03 03:30 – Updated: 2023-11-25 12:30
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Blink Task Scheduling in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.170 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-4074"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-03T01:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Blink Task Scheduling in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.170 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-6j3m-7hm6-qjrx",
  "modified": "2023-11-25T12:30:22Z",
  "published": "2023-08-03T03:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4074"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://crbug.com/1464113"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PQKT7EGDD2P3L7S3NXEDDRCPK4NNZNWJ"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5467"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "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-6J4M-9GHG-X3P4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:17 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:17
VLAI
Details

Use-after-free vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.26 and 4.x through 9.0, Thunderbird before 3.1.18 and 5.0 through 9.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to incorrect AttributeChildRemoved notifications that affect access to removed nsDOMAttribute child nodes.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-3659"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-02-01T16:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.26 and 4.x through 9.0, Thunderbird before 3.1.18 and 5.0 through 9.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to incorrect AttributeChildRemoved notifications that affect access to removed nsDOMAttribute child nodes.",
  "id": "GHSA-6j4m-9ghg-x3p4",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:17:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:17:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3659"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=708198"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14697"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00003.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00007.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00011.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:013"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-04.html"
    }
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  "severity": []
}

GHSA-6J5Q-5P93-GHJX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:24 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:58
VLAI
Details

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1016, CVE-2016-1017, and CVE-2016-1031.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2016-1011"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-04-09T01:59:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1016, CVE-2016-1017, and CVE-2016-1031.",
  "id": "GHSA-6j5q-5p93-ghjx",
  "modified": "2025-04-12T12:58:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T02:24:57Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1011"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-050"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39779"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137050/Adobe-Flash-MovieClip.duplicateMovieClip-Use-After-Free.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0610.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85926"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035509"
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      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6J7V-3528-Q58W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-25 21:31 – Updated: 2026-08-26 18:31
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Views in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

Severity
9.6 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-79150"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-25T21:18:10Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Views in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)",
  "id": "GHSA-6j7v-3528-q58w",
  "modified": "2026-08-26T18:31:46Z",
  "published": "2026-08-25T21:31:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79150"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/518006007"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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}

GHSA-6J9J-7V9J-7MF7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-21 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-22 18:31
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Passwords in Google Chrome on Android prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-7964"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-08-21T21:15:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Passwords in Google Chrome on Android prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-6j9j-7v9j-7mf7",
  "modified": "2024-08-22T18:31:20Z",
  "published": "2024-08-21T21:30:46Z",
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    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7964"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/358296941"
    }
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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-6JCQ-VF6J-F35G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31
VLAI
Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 shift events. 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 under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5762.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-9975"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-05-17T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 shift events. 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 under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5762.",
  "id": "GHSA-6jcq-vf6j-f35g",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:37Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:31:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9975"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-359"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6JCR-MPR9-GXH7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-11 18:31 – Updated: 2026-08-11 18:31
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Severity
7.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-62774"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-11T17:18:30Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Windows Graphics Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-6jcr-mpr9-gxh7",
  "modified": "2026-08-11T18:31:20Z",
  "published": "2026-08-11T18:31:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62774"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62774"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/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.

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