CVE-2024-25199 Use after free in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in ROS2 Nav2 allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-25199?

CVE-2024-25199 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Inappropriate pointer order of map_sub_ and map_free(map_) (amcl_node.cpp) in Open Robotics Robotic Operating Sytstem 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions leads to a use-after-free.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-25199?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Opennav Nav2, Openrobotics Robot Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25199?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-25199 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2024-25199 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-25199 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xv5g-jfvh-hgph.

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