Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Allowed

Use After Free

Abstraction: Variant · Status: Stable

API response cwe.mitre.org

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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

11878 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-72JC-GVWM-VWRH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-14 00:01
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Details

Adobe Framemaker versions 2029u8 (and earlier) and 2020u4 (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.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-28824"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-13T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Adobe Framemaker versions 2029u8 (and earlier) and 2020u4 (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-72jc-gvwm-vwrh",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T00:01:45Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T00:01:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28824"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb22-27.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-72JH-3HHF-4GJM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-28 00:01 – Updated: 2022-02-03 00:00
VLAI
Details

Jsish v3.5.0 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via jsi_ValueLookupBase in src/jsiValue.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-46494"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-27T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Jsish v3.5.0 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via jsi_ValueLookupBase in src/jsiValue.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).",
  "id": "GHSA-72jh-3hhf-4gjm",
  "modified": "2022-02-03T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2022-01-28T00:01:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-46494"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pcmacdon/jsish/issues/78"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-72RH-RHRW-R7J3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:50
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When a series of FDAL messages are sent to the modem, a Use After Free condition can occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-11305"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-10-26T13:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "When a series of FDAL messages are sent to the modem, a Use After Free condition can occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.",
  "id": "GHSA-72rh-rhrw-r7j3",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T01:50:11Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T01:50:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11305"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-72VQ-6QM6-WMQW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:38 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:38
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.2.1.6871. 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 setItem function. 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-4721.

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-2017-10946"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-10-31T19:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.2.1.6871. 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 setItem function. 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-4721.",
  "id": "GHSA-72vq-6qm6-wmqw",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:38:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:38:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10946"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-459"
    }
  ],
  "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-72XH-4Q4W-QMF4

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

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.382 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.637 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6987.

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-2016-6981"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-10-13T19:59:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.382 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.637 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6987.",
  "id": "GHSA-72xh-4q4w-qmf4",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:05:54Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:05:54Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6981"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-32.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-10"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2057.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93492"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036985"
    }
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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-732P-5CCF-395M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-15 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-15 21:30
VLAI
Details

A heap use-after-free in the gf_node_get_tag function (scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.

Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-55650"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-15T20:16:24Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A heap use-after-free in the gf_node_get_tag function (scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.",
  "id": "GHSA-732p-5ccf-395m",
  "modified": "2026-06-15T21:30:37Z",
  "published": "2026-06-15T21:30:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55650"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://infosec.exchange/@sigdevel/116733923605483597"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/13/12"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7332-J628-X48X

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

Use after free in Cast 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-2023-4075"
  ],
  "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 Cast 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-7332-j628-x48x",
  "modified": "2023-11-25T12:30:22Z",
  "published": "2023-08-03T03:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4075"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://crbug.com/1457757"
    },
    {
      "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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    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7345-62FG-R8Q2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-06 21:31 – Updated: 2026-05-07 01:05
VLAI
Details

Use after free in ReadingMode in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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-2026-7984"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-06T19:16:49Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in ReadingMode in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)",
  "id": "GHSA-7345-62fg-r8q2",
  "modified": "2026-05-07T01:05:53Z",
  "published": "2026-05-06T21:31:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7984"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/498277368"
    }
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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-7364-G429-CG4V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-24 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:35
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Details

Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 149 and Firefox ESR < 140.9.

Severity
10.0 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-4688"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416",
      "CWE-825"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-24T13:16:04Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Disability Access APIs component. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 149 and Firefox ESR \u003c 140.9.",
  "id": "GHSA-7364-g429-cg4v",
  "modified": "2026-06-30T03:35:58Z",
  "published": "2026-03-24T15:30:27Z",
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4688"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:8286"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:8287"
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    {
      "type": "WEB",
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5930"
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5931"
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:5932"
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6188"
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    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6342"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6917"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7837"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7838"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7839"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7840"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7841"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7842"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7843"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7845"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7858"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:8284"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:8285"
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-737M-37QR-Q429

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-13 21:36 – Updated: 2026-10-13 21:36
VLAI
Details

Use after free in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-85872"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-10-13T19:21:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Windows Storage VSP Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-737m-37qr-q429",
  "modified": "2026-10-13T21:36:11Z",
  "published": "2026-10-13T21:36:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85872"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85872"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/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.

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