Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-822

Allowed

Untrusted Pointer Dereference

Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete

The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer.

406 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-7G9P-6W9Q-WC84

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-09 18:30
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Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-26213"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-09T17:15:39Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-7g9p-6w9q-wc84",
  "modified": "2024-04-09T18:30:25Z",
  "published": "2024-04-09T18:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26213"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26213"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7JPM-F32G-QV8W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-12 18:30 – Updated: 2024-11-12 18:30
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Windows Hyper-V Shared Virtual Disk Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-43624"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-12T18:15:29Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Hyper-V Shared Virtual Disk Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-7jpm-f32g-qv8w",
  "modified": "2024-11-12T18:30:58Z",
  "published": "2024-11-12T18:30:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43624"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43624"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7PXJ-W55V-HWP4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-15 15:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:41
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A memory corruption vulnerability in HddPassword in Insyde InsydeH2O kernel 5.2 before 05.29.09, kernel 5.3 before 05.38.09, kernel 5.4 before 05.46.09, kernel 5.5 before 05.54.09, and kernel 5.6 before 05.61.09 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-25079"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-763",
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-15T15:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A memory corruption vulnerability in HddPassword in Insyde InsydeH2O kernel 5.2 before 05.29.09, kernel 5.3 before 05.38.09, kernel 5.4 before 05.46.09, kernel 5.5 before 05.54.09, and kernel 5.6 before 05.61.09 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.",
  "id": "GHSA-7pxj-w55v-hwp4",
  "modified": "2024-07-03T18:41:56Z",
  "published": "2024-05-15T15:30:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25079"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2024001"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7Q5W-7FPV-35WJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-08 18:34 – Updated: 2025-04-08 18:34
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Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-27739"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-08T18:16:02Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-7q5w-7fpv-35wj",
  "modified": "2025-04-08T18:34:55Z",
  "published": "2025-04-08T18:34:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27739"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-27739"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7R6C-C52H-PF9P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-23 06:30 – Updated: 2023-11-30 18:31
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A maliciously crafted STP file when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 and 2023 can be used to dereference an untrusted pointer. This vulnerability, along with other vulnerabilities, could lead to code execution in the current process.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-41139"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-119",
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-23T04:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A maliciously crafted STP file when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 and 2023 can be used to dereference an untrusted pointer. This vulnerability, along with other vulnerabilities, could lead to code execution in the current process.\n",
  "id": "GHSA-7r6c-c52h-pf9p",
  "modified": "2023-11-30T18:31:16Z",
  "published": "2023-11-23T06:30:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41139"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2023-0018"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7XR3-CFVR-H9GM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30
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Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE File Parsing Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. 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 parsing of XE files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20189.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-35711"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T02:15:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE File Parsing Untrusted Pointer Dereference Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. 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 parsing of XE files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20189.",
  "id": "GHSA-7xr3-cfvr-h9gm",
  "modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:52Z",
  "published": "2024-05-03T03:30:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35711"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-874"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-83RP-XPX6-C58F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-07-09 18:30
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Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-37969"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T17:15:23Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-83rp-xpx6-c58f",
  "modified": "2024-07-09T18:30:50Z",
  "published": "2024-07-09T18:30:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37969"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37969"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-85H2-C2JQ-7MG4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-01-09 18:30
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Windows Message Queuing Client (MSMQC) Information Disclosure

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-20680"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-09T18:15:51Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Windows Message Queuing Client (MSMQC) Information Disclosure",
  "id": "GHSA-85h2-c2jq-7mg4",
  "modified": "2024-01-09T18:30:28Z",
  "published": "2024-01-09T18:30:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20680"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20680"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-85RC-78J2-FWQF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-29 00:00
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This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 17.1.1 (51537). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Tools component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-16653.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-34890"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-07-18T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Parallels Desktop 17.1.1 (51537). An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Parallels Tools component. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied value prior to dereferencing it as a pointer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-16653.",
  "id": "GHSA-85rc-78j2-fwqf",
  "modified": "2022-07-29T00:00:41Z",
  "published": "2022-07-19T00:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34890"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kb.parallels.com/125013"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-941"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-88PR-7PR7-5QGQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-04 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:31
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An issue was discovered in NPU in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos through July 2025. There is an Untrusted Pointer Dereference of src_hdr in the copy_ncp_header function.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-54331"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-822"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-04T17:16:22Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in NPU in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos through July 2025. There is an Untrusted Pointer Dereference of src_hdr in the copy_ncp_header function.",
  "id": "GHSA-88pr-7pr7-5qgq",
  "modified": "2025-11-04T21:31:34Z",
  "published": "2025-11-04T18:31:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54331"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2025-54331"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

No mitigation information available for this CWE.

CAPEC-129: Pointer Manipulation

This attack pattern involves an adversary manipulating a pointer within a target application resulting in the application accessing an unintended memory location. This can result in the crashing of the application or, for certain pointer values, access to data that would not normally be possible or the execution of arbitrary code. Since pointers are simply integer variables, Integer Attacks may often be used in Pointer Attacks.