CVE-2024-37861 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in ROS2 Nav2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted YAML file.
- 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-2024-37861?
CVE-2024-37861 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the nav2_amcl process. This vulnerability is triggered via sending a crafted .yaml file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37861?
How do I fix CVE-2024-37861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-37861 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-2024-37861 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-37861 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2h7x-469p-h96j.