NULL pointer dereference in Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk

CVE-2021-38784

There is a NULL pointer dereference in the syscall open_exec function of Allwinner R818 SoC Android Q SDK V1.0 that could executable a malicious file to cause a system crash.

EPSS: 0.018 (76.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38784?
CVE-2021-38784 is a high-severity vulnerability in Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-01-18.
How severe is CVE-2021-38784?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-38784 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.