CVE-2021-46896 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in PX4-Autopilot allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a specific message handler.

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-2021-46896?

CVE-2021-46896 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in PX4-Autopilot allows attackers to cause a denial of service via handler function handling msgid 332.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46896?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46896?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-46896 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-46896 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-46896 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-82h7-455m-f9mp.

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