NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability Discovered in ROS2 navigation2 v.humble
CVE-2024-44856
7.5HIGH
What is CVE-2024-44856?
An issue has been identified in Open Robotics' Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2), specifically within the Navigation2 component known as nav2_smac_planner(). This vulnerability arises from a NULL pointer dereference, which may lead to unexpected behavior and potential application crashes. This flaw can impact the stability and security of applications utilizing ROS2, underscoring the importance of implementing timely updates and patches to mitigate any associated risks.