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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

9811 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-84XW-J5XX-RXXP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-08 00:31 – Updated: 2024-05-08 00:31
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Foxit PDF Editor FileAttachment 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-14367.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-34966"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-07T23:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Foxit PDF Editor FileAttachment 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-14367.",
  "id": "GHSA-84xw-j5xx-rxxp",
  "modified": "2024-05-08T00:31:14Z",
  "published": "2024-05-08T00:31:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34966"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1197"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-853V-GFGF-8MF3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-02 00:00
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543. 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 Doc 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-15851.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24364"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-02-18T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543. 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 Doc 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-15851.",
  "id": "GHSA-853v-gfgf-8mf3",
  "modified": "2022-03-02T00:00:39Z",
  "published": "2022-02-19T00:00:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24364"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-275"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-855F-H3M2-HFC5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-24 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-29 18:30
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Details

In UnwindingWorker of unwinding.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-233338564

Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-21018"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-03-24T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In UnwindingWorker of unwinding.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-233338564",
  "id": "GHSA-855f-h3m2-hfc5",
  "modified": "2023-03-29T18:30:28Z",
  "published": "2023-03-24T21:30:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21018"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-855F-PRPX-GQV7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:27 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:27
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Details

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.65 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving SVG use elements.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-3035"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-03-05T19:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.65 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving SVG use elements.",
  "id": "GHSA-855f-prpx-gqv7",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:27:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:27:16Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3035"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73646"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15097"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=112212"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/chrome-stable-update.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-03/msg00012.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48265"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48419"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48527"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52271"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026759"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-855J-754P-55FW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:31
VLAI
Details

Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Severity
8.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-9988"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T23:16:57Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-855j-754p-55fw",
  "modified": "2026-05-29T18:31:29Z",
  "published": "2026-05-29T00:38:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9988"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513049286"
    }
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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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-855R-9WVC-25GH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-09 00:33 – Updated: 2026-06-09 03:31
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Details

Use after free in Guest View in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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-2026-11674"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-09T00:16:50Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Guest View in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
  "id": "GHSA-855r-9wvc-25gh",
  "modified": "2026-06-09T03:31:39Z",
  "published": "2026-06-09T00:33:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11674"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/516910450"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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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-8564-M639-JH8R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-16 18:31 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:34
VLAI
Details

The JIT created incorrect code for arguments in certain cases. This led to potential use-after-free crashes during garbage collection. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 125 and Firefox ESR < 115.10.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-3857"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-16T16:15:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The JIT created incorrect code for arguments in certain cases. This led to potential use-after-free crashes during garbage collection. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 125 and Firefox ESR \u003c 115.10.",
  "id": "GHSA-8564-m639-jh8r",
  "modified": "2024-07-03T18:34:30Z",
  "published": "2024-04-16T18:31:34Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3857"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886683"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00012.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00013.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-18"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-19"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-20"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-857M-9C4P-FVF4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:03
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Details

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel, where a refcount leak in llcp_sock_connect() causing use-after-free which might lead to privilege escalations.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-25671"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-26T11:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel, where a refcount leak in llcp_sock_connect() causing use-after-free which might lead to privilege escalations.",
  "id": "GHSA-857m-9c4p-fvf4",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:03:23Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:03:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25671"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00019.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00020.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PW3OASG7OEMHANDWBM5US5WKTOC76KMH"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UTVACC6PGS6OSD3EYY7FZUAZT2EUMFH5"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VEIEGQXUW37YHZ5MTAZTDCIMHUN26NJS"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PW3OASG7OEMHANDWBM5US5WKTOC76KMH"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UTVACC6PGS6OSD3EYY7FZUAZT2EUMFH5"
    },
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      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VEIEGQXUW37YHZ5MTAZTDCIMHUN26NJS"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0008"
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      "url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/01/1"
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
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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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-8582-H585-F568

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-29 03:33 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31
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Details

The Apache Xerces C++ XML parser on versions 3.0.0 before 3.2.5 contains a use-after-free error triggered during the scanning of external DTDs.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.2.5 which fixes the issue, or mitigate the issue by disabling DTD processing. This can be accomplished via the DOM using a standard parser feature, or via SAX using the XERCES_DISABLE_DTD environment variable.

This issue has been disclosed before as CVE-2018-1311, but unfortunately that advisory incorrectly stated the issue would be fixed in version 3.2.3 or 3.2.4.

Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-23807"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-02-29T01:44:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Apache Xerces C++ XML parser on versions 3.0.0 before 3.2.5 contains a use-after-free error triggered during the scanning of external DTDs.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 3.2.5 which fixes the issue, or mitigate the issue by disabling DTD processing. This can be accomplished via the DOM using a standard parser feature, or via SAX using the XERCES_DISABLE_DTD environment variable.\n\nThis issue has been disclosed before as CVE-2018-1311, but unfortunately that advisory incorrectly stated the issue would be fixed in version 3.2.3 or 3.2.4.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-8582-h585-f568",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:29Z",
  "published": "2024-02-29T03:33:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23807"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/xerces-c/pull/54"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/c497tgn864tsbm8w0bo3f0d81s07zk9r"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-8588-2H56-WX82

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-01 00:34 – Updated: 2026-07-01 15:35
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Details

Use after free in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption 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-2026-13915"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-416"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-30T23:17:05Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Use after free in Chrome for iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)",
  "id": "GHSA-8588-2h56-wx82",
  "modified": "2026-07-01T15:35:02Z",
  "published": "2026-07-01T00:34:06Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13915"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/508275293"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}
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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