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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Analysis
Use after free in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Technical ContextAI
A use-after-free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the referenced memory has been freed, leading to undefined behavior. This vulnerability is classified as Use After Free (CWE-416).
RemediationAI
Use memory-safe languages. Implement proper object lifecycle management. Use static and dynamic analysis tools to detect UAF patterns.
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Same weakness CWE-416 – Use After Free
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