Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-843
AllowedAccess of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
1205 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-P65Q-G2JH-6H2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-04 03:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:21
VLAI
Details
In ion, there is a possible out of bounds read due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07560720; Issue ID: ALPS07559800.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20768"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-04T02:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In ion, there is a possible out of bounds read due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07560720; Issue ID: ALPS07559800.",
"id": "GHSA-p65q-g2jh-6h2p",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:21:51Z",
"published": "2023-07-04T03:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20768"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/July-2023"
}
],
"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-P6HV-349C-8QPJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:23 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:23
VLAI
Details
In createWithSurfaceParent of Client.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the graphics server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-150226994
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0226"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-17T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In createWithSurfaceParent of Client.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the graphics server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-150226994",
"id": "GHSA-p6hv-349c-8qpj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:23:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:23:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0226"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-07-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P6HV-7PMH-G23G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-14 18:30
VLAI
Details
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows OLE allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-26162"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T18:16:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Access of resource using incompatible type (\u0027type confusion\u0027) in Windows OLE allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-p6hv-7pmh-g23g",
"modified": "2026-04-14T18:30:37Z",
"published": "2026-04-14T18:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26162"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26162"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P6JP-3CCJ-RMHH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:11 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:11
VLAI
Details
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20054 (and earlier), 2020.004.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30197 (and earlier) are affected by an Type Confusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary system information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35986"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-20T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20054 (and earlier), 2020.004.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30197 (and earlier) are affected by an Type Confusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary system information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
"id": "GHSA-p6jp-3ccj-rmhh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:11:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:11:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35986"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-51.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1145"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P6QW-9QH6-CC5X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-12 03:33 – Updated: 2024-12-12 03:33
VLAI
Details
Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity
8.1 (High)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49119"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-362",
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-12T02:04:38Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-p6qw-9qh6-cc5x",
"modified": "2024-12-12T03:33:05Z",
"published": "2024-12-12T03:33:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49119"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49119"
}
],
"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-P746-6HCX-P96F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-14 18:32 – Updated: 2023-11-14 12:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V14.3.0.1), Teamcenter Visualization V13.3 (All versions < V13.3.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V14.0 (All versions), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.11), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.1). The affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing WRL files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-20826)
Severity
7.8 (High)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38073"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-12T10:15:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions \u003c V14.3.0.1), Teamcenter Visualization V13.3 (All versions \u003c V13.3.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V14.0 (All versions), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions \u003c V14.1.0.11), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions \u003c V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions \u003c V14.3.0.1). The affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing WRL files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-20826)",
"id": "GHSA-p746-6hcx-p96f",
"modified": "2023-11-14T12:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-09-14T18:32:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38073"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-278349.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-478780.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P74W-HGVF-V57M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-30 18:33 – Updated: 2026-09-30 18:33
VLAI
Details
NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the NGX updater where an outdated embedded cryptographic library is susceptible to type confusion. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-47504"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-30T16:17:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the NGX updater where an outdated embedded cryptographic library is susceptible to type confusion. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.",
"id": "GHSA-p74w-hgvf-v57m",
"modified": "2026-09-30T18:33:35Z",
"published": "2026-09-30T18:33:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47504"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5861"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47504"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P7WF-QQFR-F6XP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-01 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:33
VLAI
Details
This issue was addressed with improved handling of floats. This issue is fixed in tvOS 18.4, Safari 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4. A type confusion issue could lead to memory corruption.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-24213"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-31T23:15:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed with improved handling of floats. This issue is fixed in tvOS 18.4, Safari 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4. A type confusion issue could lead to memory corruption.",
"id": "GHSA-p7wf-qqfr-f6xp",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:33:19Z",
"published": "2025-04-01T00:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24213"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00016.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122371"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122372"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122377"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122379"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122404"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122405"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122719"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122721"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122722"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/11"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/13"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/11"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/13"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/7"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P835-C93R-PMX2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-09 18:30 – Updated: 2025-12-09 18:30
VLAI
Details
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Severity
8.4 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-62554"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-09T18:16:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Access of resource using incompatible type (\u0027type confusion\u0027) in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.",
"id": "GHSA-p835-c93r-pmx2",
"modified": "2025-12-09T18:30:46Z",
"published": "2025-12-09T18:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62554"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-62554"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P8CQ-223C-WCQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-14 18:31 – Updated: 2024-07-09 12:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been identified in PS/IGES Parasolid Translator Component (All versions < V27.1.215). The affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing IGS files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21568)
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-32062"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-843"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-14T16:16:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in PS/IGES Parasolid Translator Component (All versions \u003c V27.1.215). The affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing IGS files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21568)",
"id": "GHSA-p8cq-223c-wcq8",
"modified": "2024-07-09T12:30:55Z",
"published": "2024-05-14T18:31:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-064222.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-976324.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
No mitigation information available for this CWE.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.