Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerabilities occur when a program continues to access memory through a pointer after that memory has been deallocated.
How It Works
Use-after-free vulnerabilities occur when a program continues to access memory through a pointer after that memory has been deallocated. When memory is freed, it returns to the allocator's pool and may be reallocated for an entirely different purpose. The original pointer becomes "dangling"—it still points to that memory location, but the contents are now undefined or controlled by different code.
Attackers exploit this by orchestrating a three-step process: first, trigger the memory deallocation; second, cause the allocator to reassign that same memory region with attacker-controlled data (often through carefully timed allocations); third, trigger the program to dereference the dangling pointer. Because the memory now contains attacker data instead of the expected object, this can corrupt function pointers, vtables, or other critical structures.
The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in object-oriented code where freed objects contain function pointers or virtual method tables. When the program calls a method on the freed object, it may jump to attacker-controlled addresses. Browser engines are frequent targets because DOM manipulation allows attackers to control object allocation and deallocation timing through JavaScript, while kernel UAFs enable privilege escalation by manipulating file descriptors or process structures.
Impact
- Arbitrary code execution — attacker overwrites function pointers or vtables to redirect program flow to malicious code
- Privilege escalation — in kernel UAFs, gain root/system privileges by corrupting process credentials or security tokens
- Information disclosure — read sensitive data from reallocated memory that wasn't properly cleared
- Sandbox escape — break out of browser or application sandboxes by corrupting security-critical objects
- Denial of service — crash the application through memory corruption, though attackers typically aim for exploitation rather than simple crashes
Real-World Examples
CVE-2021-30551 affected Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, where improper handling of JavaScript typed arrays created a use-after-free in object property management. Attackers could trigger object deletion while retaining references, then reallocate the memory with controlled data to achieve code execution within the renderer process.
Windows kernel vulnerabilities like CVE-2020-17087 involved use-after-free conditions in the Windows keyboard layout handling code. Attackers exploited race conditions in keyboard layout switching to free kernel objects while retaining references, then reallocated the memory with controlled structures to elevate privileges from user to SYSTEM level.
The WhatsApp vulnerability CVE-2019-11932 demonstrated UAF exploitation in media parsing code, where specially crafted GIF files triggered premature memory deallocation. Subsequent access to the freed buffers allowed remote code execution without user interaction beyond receiving the malicious file.
Mitigation
- Memory-safe languages — use Rust, Go, Swift, or other languages with automatic memory management
- Smart pointers — employ RAII patterns and reference counting (unique_ptr, shared_ptr in C++)
- AddressSanitizer (ASAN) — detect UAF during testing through instrumented builds
- Immediate pointer nullification — set pointers to NULL after free() to cause immediate crashes rather than exploitable conditions
- Garbage collection — languages with GC prevent manual memory management errors
- Control Flow Integrity (CFI) — limits exploit impact by validating function pointer targets
- Heap hardening — allocator metadata protection and delayed reuse policies increase exploitation difficulty
Recent CVEs (6821)
libfuse versions 3.18.0 through 3.18.1 contain a use-after-free vulnerability in the io_uring subsystem that allows local attackers to crash FUSE filesystem processes or execute arbitrary code when thread creation fails under resource constraints. The flaw occurs when io_uring initialization fails (e.g., due to cgroup limits), leaving a dangling pointer in session state that is dereferenced during shutdown. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.
A use-after-free race condition exists in the Linux kernel's macvlan driver within the macvlan_common_newlink() error handling path. When a macvlan device creation fails after the network device becomes visible to the RCU (Read-Copy-Update) subsystem, the caller's subsequent free_netdev(dev) can race with ongoing packet forwarding operations, causing kernel memory corruption and potential information disclosure. This vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions 5.10 through 6.19 and later, and while no public exploit exists, the issue is reproducible via crafted netlink commands that trigger concurrent device creation and packet transmission.
PJSIP versions 2.16 and earlier contain a heap use-after-free vulnerability in ICE session handling caused by race conditions between session destruction and callback execution, enabling memory corruption and potential code execution. This flaw affects all systems using vulnerable PJSIP versions for multimedia communication and currently has no available patch. With a CVSS score of 8.1, the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.
Heap memory corruption in Google Chrome prior to version 146.0.7680.153 can be triggered through malicious browser extensions, affecting Chrome users on Google, Ubuntu, and Debian systems. An attacker must convince a user to install a compromised extension to exploit this use-after-free vulnerability and potentially achieve code execution. A patch is available.
A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Digital Credentials API prior to version 146.0.7680.153 enables attackers with a compromised renderer process to escape the sandbox and potentially achieve code execution through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome on multiple platforms including Ubuntu and Debian systems, requiring user interaction to trigger but presenting high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available in Chrome 146.0.7680.153 and later versions.
Heap memory corruption in Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.153 can be triggered through a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network component when a user visits a malicious HTML page. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this to achieve arbitrary code execution with high integrity and confidentiality impact. A patch is available for Chrome, Ubuntu, and Debian users.
Heap memory corruption in Google Chrome's Blink rendering engine prior to version 146.0.7680.153 can be triggered through a malicious HTML page, potentially enabling remote code execution. An unauthenticated attacker requires only user interaction to exploit this use-after-free vulnerability across network boundaries. A patch is available for affected Chrome, Ubuntu, and Debian users.
Heap corruption via use-after-free in Google Chrome's WebRTC implementation (versions prior to 146.0.7680.153) enables remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution through malicious HTML pages, requiring only user interaction. The vulnerability affects Chrome, Ubuntu, and Debian systems with a CVSS score of 8.8, though a patch is available.
Heap memory corruption in Google Chrome's WebRTC implementation prior to version 146.0.7680.153 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting malicious websites. The use-after-free vulnerability requires only user interaction and affects Chrome on multiple platforms including Ubuntu and Debian systems. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw.
Heap corruption in Google Chrome versions before 146.0.7680.153 results from a use-after-free vulnerability in the Base component, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious HTML pages. The attack requires user interaction but no authentication, affecting Chrome on multiple platforms including Linux distributions. A patch is available to remediate this critical-severity vulnerability.
Use-after-free in Linux kernel traffic control (net/sched) occurs when act_ct action returns TC_ACT_CONSUMED while a packet is held by the defragmentation engine, allowing local authenticated attackers with low privileges to achieve code execution, denial of service, or information disclosure. Affects Linux kernel 6.8 through 6.12.x and 6.18.x series. Vendor patches available across multiple stable branches (commits 524ce8b4, 380ad8b7, 9deda0fc, 11cb63b0). EPSS score of 0.02% (4th percentile) indicates very low observed exploitation likelihood despite 7.8 CVSS rating. No active exploitation confirmed; not listed in CISA KEV.
A race condition in the Linux kernel's perf_mmap() function creates a use-after-free vulnerability when concurrent threads attempt to access a ring buffer during failed memory mapping operations. The vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions across 6.18.17, 6.19.7, and 7.0-rc2, allowing a local attacker with standard user privileges to trigger refcount saturation warnings and potential kernel crashes via denial of service. This issue was discovered by Syzkaller fuzzing and has patches available across multiple stable kernel branches.
MongoDB Server sharded clusters are vulnerable to use-after-free memory corruption when authenticated users with read permissions execute malicious $lookup or $graphLookup aggregation pipeline operations. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve high-impact outcomes including information disclosure, data manipulation, and denial of service. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Use after free in WebView in Google Chrome on Android versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
use after free in WindowDialog in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 7.5).
Use after free in WebMIDI in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
Use after free in MediaStream in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
Use after free in TextEncoding in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
Use after free in WebMCP in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
Use after free in Agents in Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 is affected by use after free (CVSS 8.8).
Curl's SMB implementation contains a use-after-free vulnerability that causes denial of service when processing consecutive requests to the same host, as the library incorrectly dereferences freed memory on subsequent connections. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability affecting Curl installations. An attacker can crash Curl-based applications or services by triggering multiple SMB requests, though remote code execution is not possible due to the nature of the memory corruption.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30307 and earlier stems from a use-after-free memory vulnerability triggered when users open specially crafted files. An attacker can achieve code execution with the privileges of the current user, though exploitation requires victim interaction. No patch is currently available for affected versions.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat (versions 24.001.30307 and earlier) via a use-after-free vulnerability requires victims to open a malicious file. Local attackers can exploit this to execute code with the privileges of the current user. No patch is currently available.
Local privilege escalation on Android devices occurs through a race condition in the VPU driver's instance opening function, allowing attackers to trigger a use-after-free condition without requiring special privileges or user interaction. An unprivileged local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Arbitrary code execution in Substance 3D Stager 3.1.7 and earlier through a use-after-free memory vulnerability that triggers when users open specially crafted malicious files. An attacker can exploit this to execute code with the privileges of the affected user, though no patch is currently available to remediate the issue.
Arbitrary code execution in Substance 3D Stager 3.1.7 and earlier stems from a use-after-free vulnerability that executes with the privileges of the current user. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious file that, when opened by a victim, triggers memory corruption and code execution. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. versions up to 2.3.1.5 is affected by use after free (CVSS 7.8).
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Use after free in Microsoft Office Excel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Windows DWM Core Library affects Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 1809 through a use-after-free memory corruption vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain system-level privileges. The vulnerability requires local access and valid user credentials but no user interaction, creating a significant risk for multi-user systems. No patch is currently available.
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD) in Windows 11 versions 24h2 and 26h1 contains a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) that allows authenticated local attackers to escalate privileges through memory corruption. An attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain elevated system permissions, though no official patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Windows Authentication Methods (Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 26H1) stems from a use-after-free memory vulnerability that allows authenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. The flaw requires low user privileges and manual interaction but provides complete system compromise through code execution. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Use after free in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Privilege escalation in Microsoft's Brokering File System on Windows 11 (24h2 and 25h2) stems from a use-after-free vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated system privileges. An attacker with local access can exploit memory corruption to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in Windows Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) exploits a use-after-free memory vulnerability, affecting Windows 10 22h2 and Windows 11 (25h2, 26h1). An authenticated local attacker can leverage this flaw to gain system-level privileges on vulnerable systems. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
Use after free in Windows Win32K allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Components via use-after-free memory corruption enables authenticated network attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges. The vulnerability requires valid credentials but no user interaction, presenting a significant risk to organizations where print services are accessible to untrusted internal or remote users. No patch is currently available.
Use after free in Broadcast DVR allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
PJSIP versions prior to 2.17 contain a heap use-after-free vulnerability in the event subscription framework that can be triggered through presence unsubscription requests, allowing remote attackers without authentication to cause denial of service. The vulnerability resides in the evsub.c component and is exploitable over the network with no user interaction required. A patch is available in version 2.17 and later.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's f2fs filesystem allows a local attacker with user privileges to trigger memory corruption and crash the system through a race condition between I/O completion and filesystem unmount operations. The vulnerability occurs when a loop device completes write operations concurrently with an unmount that frees filesystem structures still being accessed by pending I/O handlers. This issue has no available patch and requires kernel-level access to exploit.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter nf_tables chain registration allows local attackers with user privileges to trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The flaw occurs when hook registration fails during chain addition, allowing concurrent operations to access freed memory without proper RCU synchronization. The vulnerability affects systems running vulnerable Linux kernels with netfilter enabled, and no patch is currently available.
FreeRDP versions prior to 3.23.0 contain an incomplete fix for a heap-use-after-free vulnerability that affects only the SDL2 code path, where freed memory pointers are not properly nulled, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service condition. Users running FreeRDP with SDL2 backends remain vulnerable despite the advisory claiming the issue was resolved. Upgrade to version 3.23.0 or later to obtain the complete fix.
Use-after-free in FreeRDP xf_clipboard_format_equal before 3.23.0. Clipboard format comparison uses freed memory. Fifth FreeRDP UAF. PoC and patch available.
Use-after-free in FreeRDP xf_cliprdr_provide_data clipboard handling before 3.23.0. Clipboard data exchange triggers memory corruption. PoC and patch available.
Use-after-free in FreeRDP xf_AppUpdateWindowFromSurface before 3.23.0. Different code path from CVE-2026-25953. PoC and patch available.
Use-after-free in FreeRDP xf_AppUpdateWindowFromSurface before 3.23.0. Surface-to-window update triggers memory corruption. PoC and patch available.
Use-after-free in Firefox DOM Core & HTML before 148. DOM object lifecycle error.
A use-after-free vulnerability in Firefox and Thunderbird's DOM processing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a malicious webpage or email attachment, requiring only user interaction to trigger. This affects Firefox versions below 148 and Thunderbird versions below 148, with no patch currently available.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript GC before 148. Second GC UAF, different from CVE-2026-2795.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript GC component before 148. GC-specific UAF affecting only mainline Firefox and Thunderbird.
Use-after-free in Firefox ImageLib graphics component before 148. Image processing triggers use of freed memory.
Use-after-free in Firefox DOM Window and Location component before 148. Window/Location lifecycle management error.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript Engine before 148. Fourth distinct JS engine UAF in this release.
Use-after-free in Firefox Audio/Video Playback component before 148. Media playback triggers memory corruption.
Use-after-free in Firefox DOM Bindings (WebIDL) component before 148. Memory corruption in the interface between JavaScript and native DOM objects.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the IndexedDB storage component of Firefox and Thunderbird allows remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution through user interaction. Affected versions include Firefox below 148, Firefox ESR below 115.33 and 140.8, and Thunderbird below 148 and 140.8. No patch is currently available for this high-severity flaw.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript WebAssembly component before 148. WebAssembly-specific memory management bug.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript JIT compiler before 148. Second JIT-related UAF in this release, different from CVE-2026-2764.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript Engine before 148 and Thunderbird ESR 140.8. Separate UAF from CVE-2026-2763 and CVE-2026-2758.
JIT miscompilation causing use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript JIT compiler before 148. JIT bugs are highly exploitable due to their deterministic nature.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript Engine before 148. One of multiple JS engine UAFs fixed in this release.
Use-after-free in Firefox JavaScript garbage collector before 148 allows remote code execution through crafted JavaScript.
Use-after-free in Linux kernel's Exynos Virtual Display (drm/exynos vidi) driver allows local authenticated users to potentially execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service. The vulnerability stems from missing lock protection during concurrent memory allocation/deallocation operations in the vidi_context structure. EPSS score of 0.02% indicates low observed exploitation probability. Vendor patches available across multiple kernel stable branches.
The Linux kernel ksmbd subsystem contains a use-after-free vulnerability in multi-channel session handling due to missing synchronization on the ksmbd_chann_list xarray, allowing a local attacker with user privileges to cause memory corruption and potentially execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects the channel lookup and deletion operations between multiple concurrent sessions. A patch is available to add proper locking mechanisms to protect xarray access.
The Linux kernel erofs file system contains a use-after-free vulnerability in direct I/O file-backed mount operations that allows local attackers with user privileges to cause memory corruption and potentially achieve code execution or denial of service. The vulnerability occurs when accessing files through the directio option, where freed memory is subsequently accessed during I/O operations. A patch is not currently available, making this a critical concern for systems running affected Linux kernel versions.
Use-after-free vulnerability in Linux kernel XFS subsystem allows local attackers with unprivileged access to cause memory corruption and potential privilege escalation through improper pointer dereferencing in the btree block owner checking function. The flaw stems from attempting to access freed memory due to incorrect temporal ordering of operations when determining cursor aliases. This vulnerability affects all Linux systems using XFS and currently lacks a patch.
The Linux kernel's fsl-mc bus driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the driver_override_show() function that reads device configuration without proper locking, allowing a local privileged user to trigger memory corruption by concurrently modifying the same data. This vulnerability affects Linux systems running vulnerable kernel versions and could enable local denial of service or potential privilege escalation through heap memory manipulation. No patch is currently available for this issue.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's iSCSI target implementation allows local attackers with low privileges to cause memory corruption and potential denial of service by exploiting a race condition in the connection usage counting mechanism. The flaw occurs when a spinlock is released after calling complete(), allowing a waiting thread to free the connection structure before the current thread finishes its unlock operation. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Use After Free vulnerability in Apache Arrow C++. This issue affects Apache Arrow C++ from 15.0.0 through 23.0.0. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]
Local privilege escalation in the Linux kernel macvlan driver allows a local attacker with user privileges to cause memory corruption and kernel crashes through improper error handling in macvlan_common_newlink(). The vulnerability stems from a use-after-free condition when macvlan link creation fails during device registration, enabling denial of service and potential privilege escalation on affected systems.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cgroup/dmem: avoid pool UAF An UAF issue was observed: BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in page_counter_uncharge+0x65/0x150 Write of size 8 at addr ffff888106715440 by task insmod/527 CPU: 4 UID: 0 PID: 527 Comm: insmod 6.19.0-rc7-next-20260129+ #11 Tainted: [O]=OOT_MODULE Call Trace: <TASK> dump_stack_lvl+0x82/0xd0 kasan_report+0xca/0x100 kasan_check_range+0x39/0x1c0 page_counter_uncharge+0x65/0x150 dmem_cgroup_uncharge+0x1f/0x260 Allocated by task 527: Freed by task 0: The buggy address belongs to the object at ffff888106715400 which belongs to the cache kmalloc-512 of size 512 The buggy address is located 64 bytes inside of freed 512-byte region [ffff888106715400, ffff888106715600) The buggy address belongs to the physical page: Memory state around the buggy address: ffff888106715300: fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc ffff888106715380: fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc fc >ffff888106715400: fa fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb ^ ffff888106715480: fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb ffff888106715500: fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb fb The issue occurs because a pool can still be held by a caller after its associated memory region is unregistered.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: target: iscsi: Fix use-after-free in iscsit_dec_session_usage_count() In iscsit_dec_session_usage_count(), the function calls complete() while holding the sess->session_usage_lock.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: linkwatch: use __dev_put() in callers to prevent UAF After linkwatch_do_dev() calls __dev_put() to release the linkwatch reference, the device refcount may drop to 1.
The Linux kernel's ALSA loopback driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the PCM trigger callback due to inadequate locking when accessing shared cable state during concurrent stream operations. A local attacker with minimal privileges can trigger this flaw by rapidly opening, closing, and triggering PCM streams, potentially causing kernel crashes or memory corruption. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The Linux kernel iwlwifi driver fails to properly cancel the mlo_scan_start_wk work queue item during disconnection, allowing it to execute after associated data structures are freed or modified. A local attacker with standard user privileges can trigger use-after-free or initialization-after-free memory corruption by manipulating interface state transitions, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation. No patch is currently available.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's binder subsystem allows local attackers with low privileges to cause memory corruption by accessing transaction objects after they have been freed during frozen target thawing. The flaw exists in binder_netlink_report() which dereferences a transaction pointer following a BR_TRANSACTION_PENDING_FROZEN error, potentially enabling denial of service or local privilege escalation. No patch is currently available.
The Linux kernel bonding driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the slave device initialization path that allows local attackers with user privileges to cause memory corruption or denial of service. The flaw occurs when slave array updates happen before XDP setup completion, enabling the new slave to be used for transmission before being freed by error cleanup handlers. This affects Debian, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions running vulnerable kernel versions.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's gpio-virtuser configfs release path allows local users with standard privileges to trigger memory corruption and potentially achieve code execution by causing mutex operations on freed memory. The flaw exists because the device structure is freed while a mutex guard scope is still active, leading to undefined behavior when the guard attempts to unlock the already-destroyed mutex. This vulnerability affects Linux systems with the affected kernel versions and requires local access to exploit.
Google Chrome's CSS engine contains a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-2441, CVSS 8.8) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox through crafted HTML pages. KEV-listed with public PoC, this vulnerability enables drive-by exploitation when users visit malicious or compromised websites.
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter nf_tables module allows local attackers with unprivileged access to cause memory corruption and denial of service through an inverted logic check in catchall map element activation during failed transactions. The flaw occurs in nft_map_catchall_activate() which incorrectly processes already-active elements instead of inactive ones, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system crash. No patch is currently available.
Heap corruption in Google Chrome's Ozone component (versions prior to 145.0.7632.45) stems from a use-after-free vulnerability that can be triggered when users interact with malicious HTML pages through specific UI gestures. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this to achieve arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available, leaving affected Chrome users vulnerable to exploitation.
Heap corruption in Google Chrome's CSS engine prior to version 145.0.7632.45 can be triggered through crafted HTML pages, enabling remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution without user interaction beyond viewing a malicious webpage. The vulnerability stems from a use-after-free memory flaw that affects all Chrome users, and currently no patch is available. With a CVSS score of 8.8 and low exploit difficulty, this represents a critical risk to active Chrome installations.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe After Effects 25.6 and earlier through a use-after-free memory vulnerability requires user interaction to open a specially crafted file. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute malicious code with the privileges of the affected user. No patch is currently available.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe After Effects 25.6 and earlier via a use-after-free memory vulnerability that executes with user privileges when opening a malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction but has no available patch, leaving affected systems at risk from social engineering attacks delivering weaponized project files.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe After Effects 25.6 and earlier through a use-after-free memory vulnerability requires victims to open a malicious file. An attacker can execute commands with the privileges of the affected user without requiring special permissions. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier through a use-after-free vulnerability that requires a user to open a malicious file. An attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected user by crafting a specially designed file. No patch is currently available.
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe After Effects 25.6 and earlier through a use-after-free flaw allows attackers to execute commands with user privileges when a victim opens a crafted file. The vulnerability requires user interaction but poses high risk to creative professionals and design teams. No patch is currently available.
Use after free in Mailslot File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]