Use-after-free in Ghidra - #VU131582
Published: May 15, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131582
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: National Security Agency
Affected software:
Ghidra
Ghidra
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to corrupt memory or cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in HighVariable::merge() and HighIntersectTest::highedgemap cache handling when decompiling a crafted binary. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a crafted binary to corrupt memory or cause a denial of service.
User interaction is required to open the decompiler view or otherwise trigger decompilation, including through analyzeHeadless.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.