Use-After-Free Vulnerability in ROS2 and Nav2 humble versions
CVE-2024-38926

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Open Robotics

Status
Robot Operating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-38926?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions, specifically through the nav2_amcl process. This vulnerability is triggered when a remote attacker sends a request to alter the value of the dynamic parameter /amcl z_short. Such exploitation can lead to unexpected behavior or potential system compromise, affecting the integrity and reliability of robotic applications using these configurations.

References

https://github.com/GoesM/ROS-CVE-CNVDs
https://github.com/ros-navigation/navigation2/issues/4379
https://github.com/ros-navigation/navigation2/pull/4397

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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