NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability Discovered in ROS2 navigation2
CVE-2024-44854

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Open Robotics

Status
Robot Operating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-44854?

Open Robotics' Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) Navigation2 version humble contains a vulnerability that leads to a NULL pointer dereference within its smoothPlan() component. This flaw can potentially disrupt normal operational functionality and impact the navigation capabilities of robotic systems utilizing this version. Proper handling of such code execution paths is crucial for ensuring the stability and reliability of robotic applications.

References

https://github.com/GoesM/ROS-CVE-CNVDs
https://github.com/ros-navigation/navigation2/issues/4538
https://github.com/ros-navigation/navigation2/pull/4544

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

.