CVE-2021-38784 Null dereference in n/a
A NULL pointer dereference in the open_exec syscall allows attackers to crash the system by executing a malicious file on Allwinner R818 Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38784?
CVE-2021-38784 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38784?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38784?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38784 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-38784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38784 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2jh-g2x6-r32c.