CVE-2024-38952 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in PX4 Autopilot allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via the topic_name parameter.

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-2024-38952?

CVE-2024-38952 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PX4-Autopilot v1.14.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the topic_name parameter at /logger/logged_topics.cpp.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38952?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38952?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38952 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-2024-38952 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38952 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pf8g-8pmm-2xcp.

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