How severe is CVE-2021-38479?

CVE-2021-38479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38479?

CVE-2021-38479 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38479?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-38479 published?

CVE-2021-38479 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38479

CVE-2021-38479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Auvesy Versiondog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Auvesy Versiondog
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Many API function codes receive raw pointers remotely from the user and trust these pointers as valid in-bound memory regions. An attacker can manipulate API functions by writing arbitrary data into the resolved address of a raw pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38479?: Many API function codes receive raw pointers remotely from the user and trust these pointers as valid in-bound memory regions. An attacker can manipulate API functions by writing arbitrary data into the resolved address of a raw pointer.
How severe is CVE-2021-38479?: CVE-2021-38479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38479?: CVE-2021-38479 affects Auvesy Versiondog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38479 published?: CVE-2021-38479 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-292-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auvesy:versiondog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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