How severe is CVE-2021-38783?

CVE-2021-38783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38783?

CVE-2021-38783 affects Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38783?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38783 published?

CVE-2021-38783 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38783

CVE-2021-38783 is a high-severity vulnerability in Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk
Published: 2022-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a Out-of-Bound Write in the Allwinner R818 SoC Android Q SDK V1.0 camera driver "/dev/cedar_dev" through iotcl cmd IOCTL_SET_PROC_INFO and IOCTL_COPY_PROC_INFO, which could cause a system crash or EoP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38783?: There is a Out-of-Bound Write in the Allwinner R818 SoC Android Q SDK V1.0 camera driver "/dev/cedar_dev" through iotcl cmd IOCTL_SET_PROC_INFO and IOCTL_COPY_PROC_INFO, which could cause a system crash or EoP.
How severe is CVE-2021-38783?: CVE-2021-38783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38783?: CVE-2021-38783 affects Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38783?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38783 published?: CVE-2021-38783 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:allwinnertech:android_q_sdk:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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