CVE-2024-38920 Use after free in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a use-after-free in ROS2 Nav2 via dynamic parameter changes, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2024-38920?
CVE-2024-38920 is a critical use after free 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 use-after-free via the nav2_amcl process. This vulnerability is triggerd via remotely sending a request for change the value of dynamic-parameter`/amcl max_beams` .
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38920?
How do I fix CVE-2024-38920?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38920 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-2024-38920 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-38920 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4m8f-h33w-f64v.