Buffer Overflow in PX4 Autopilot Affects Drone Operations
CVE-2024-38952

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

PX4

Status
PX4-Autopilot
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-38952?

A buffer overflow has been identified in the PX4-Autopilot software version 1.14.3, specifically in the handling of the topic_name parameter within the logged_topics.cpp module. This vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate the drone's operational parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized access or disruption of service.

References

https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/issues/23258
https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/blob/main/src/module...
https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/blob/main/src/module...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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