CVE-2020-10281 RVD#3315: Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in MAVLink protocol version 1.0 and 2.0
Remote attackers can intercept sensitive data transmitted via the unencrypted MAVLink protocol used in drone autopilots.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-10281?
CVE-2020-10281 is a high-severity vulnerability in unspecified MAVLink, published on 3 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This vulnerability applies to the Micro Air Vehicle Link (MAVLink) protocol and allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information provided it has access to the communication medium. MAVLink is a header-based protocol that does not perform encryption to improve transfer (and reception speed) and efficiency by design. The increasing popularity of the protocol (used accross different autopilots) has led to its use in wired and wireless mediums through insecure communication channels exposing sensitive information to a remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic.
Weakness: CWE-319
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dronecode Micro Air Vehicle Link.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-10281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified MAVLink
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c598-6h34-q6qw.