CWE-416
AllowedUse 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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.
9868 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RH57-5R2H-VXHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-15 15:31 – Updated: 2025-07-15 15:31Use After Free vulnerability exists in the CATPRODUCT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted CATPRODUCT file.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-15T15:15:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Use After Free vulnerability exists in the CATPRODUCT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted CATPRODUCT file.",
"id": "GHSA-rh57-5r2h-vxhp",
"modified": "2025-07-15T15:31:01Z",
"published": "2025-07-15T15:31:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6972"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.3ds.com/trust-center/security/security-advisories/cve-2025-6972"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-RH5P-X36Q-J9GF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-19 18:30 – Updated: 2024-01-25 15:31swftools 0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free vulnerability via the function removeFromTo at swftools/src/swfc.c:838
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-19T18:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "swftools 0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free vulnerability via the function removeFromTo at swftools/src/swfc.c:838",
"id": "GHSA-rh5p-x36q-j9gf",
"modified": "2024-01-25T15:31:53Z",
"published": "2024-01-19T18:30:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22956"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/208"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-RHCM-MPJW-M6HF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-30 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-12 00:01A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in ImageMagick's RelinquishDCMInfo() function of dcm.c file. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted DICOM image file to ImageMagick for conversion, potentially leading to information disclosure and a denial of service.
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"CVE-2022-1114"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-29T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in ImageMagick\u0027s RelinquishDCMInfo() function of dcm.c file. This vulnerability is triggered when an attacker passes a specially crafted DICOM image file to ImageMagick for conversion, potentially leading to information disclosure and a denial of service.",
"id": "GHSA-rhcm-mpjw-m6hf",
"modified": "2022-05-12T00:01:54Z",
"published": "2022-04-30T00:00:36Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1114"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064538"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RHFP-C8GW-F7RJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:57 – Updated: 2023-02-16 06:30This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.6.0.25114. 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 processing of templates in XFA forms. 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-9149.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-13332"
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"CWE-416"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-10-03T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.6.0.25114. 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 processing of templates in XFA forms. 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-9149.",
"id": "GHSA-rhfp-c8gw-f7rj",
"modified": "2023-02-16T06:30:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:57:52Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13332"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-855"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-RHFV-C52C-X747
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-02 18:30 – Updated: 2025-08-19 15:31A maliciously crafted RFA file, when linked or imported into Autodesk Revit, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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"CVE-2025-5036"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-02T17:15:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A maliciously crafted RFA file, when linked or imported into Autodesk Revit, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.",
"id": "GHSA-rhfv-c52c-x747",
"modified": "2025-08-19T15:31:24Z",
"published": "2025-06-02T18:30:52Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5036"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0009"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-RHGM-662F-HXJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-08 18:31 – Updated: 2025-07-08 18:31Use after free in Windows Notification allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-08T17:16:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Use after free in Windows Notification allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-rhgm-662f-hxj6",
"modified": "2025-07-08T18:31:50Z",
"published": "2025-07-08T18:31:50Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49725"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49725"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-RHGR-5JWV-9HCR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-14 18:30Use after free in Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27915"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-416"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T18:16:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Use after free in Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-rhgr-5jwv-9hcr",
"modified": "2026-04-14T18:30:38Z",
"published": "2026-04-14T18:30:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27915"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-27915"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-RHGV-WGVH-X64J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:05In BinderDiedCallback of MediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-173791720
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0482"
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"CWE-416"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In BinderDiedCallback of MediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-173791720",
"id": "GHSA-rhgv-wgvh-x64j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:05:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:05:00Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0482"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RHH2-326J-W4XR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:51 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:35The pdf14_open function in base/gdevp14.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted file that is mishandled in the color management module.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10217"
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"CWE-416"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-03T05:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The pdf14_open function in base/gdevp14.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted file that is mishandled in the color management module.",
"id": "GHSA-rhh2-326j-w4xr",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:35:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:51:03Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10217"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697456"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=90fd0c7ca3efc1ddff64a86f4104b13b3ac969eb"
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"url": "http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=90fd0c7ca3efc1ddff64a86f4104b13b3ac969eb"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-RHRF-FQX5-C58P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-08 00:31 – Updated: 2024-05-08 00:31Foxit PDF Editor Highlight Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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 Annotation objects. 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-14358.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-07T23:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Foxit PDF Editor Highlight Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the handling of Annotation objects. 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-14358.",
"id": "GHSA-rhrf-fqx5-c58p",
"modified": "2024-05-08T00:31:13Z",
"published": "2024-05-08T00:31:13Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1188"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
Mitigation
Strategy: Language Selection
Choose a language that provides automatic memory management.
Mitigation
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.