SYM_C_0005 - SymbioticSec/Symbiotic-Vulnerability-Database GitHub Wiki
Use After Free
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Language |  |
| Severity |  |
| CWE | CWE-416: Use After Free |
| Confidence Level | Low |
| Impact Level | High |
| Likelihood Level | Low |
Description
This vulnerability occurs when code tries to access or use a variable after it has already been freed with free(). Using freed memory can cause unpredictable program behavior and errors.
Impact
An attacker could exploit this flaw to crash the application, corrupt data, or even execute malicious code by controlling the freed memory. This can lead to severe security breaches, including data leaks and system compromise.