# OSV-2026-744: Heap-double-free in _dwarf_destruct_elf_nlaccess

> A heap double-free vulnerability in the DWARF parsing library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted ELF files.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Not stated
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 16 May 2026

## What is OSV-2026-744?

OSV-2026-744 is an use after free vulnerability in libdwarf, published on 16 May 2026. 

### Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=513032442

```
Crash type: Heap-double-free
Crash state:
_dwarf_destruct_elf_nlaccess
_dwarf_elf_nlsetup
dwarf_init_path_dl_a
```

## Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-744?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including libdwarf.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `libdwarf` | OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |

## How do I fix OSV-2026-744?

No fix has been published for OSV-2026-744 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is OSV-2026-744 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for OSV-2026-744 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: OSV-2026-744 is an use after free vulnerability in libdwarf, published on 16 May 2026. 
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- libdwarf (OSS-Fuzz): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/OSV-2026-744/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/OSV-2026-744/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/OSV-2026-744

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/OSV-2026-744/
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