CVE-2024-40427 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.9 Published 7 Jan 2025 Updated 8 Jan 2025

Attackers can exploit a stack buffer overflow in PX4 Autopilot to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-40427?

CVE-2024-40427 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack Buffer Overflow in PX4-Autopilot v1.14.3, which allows attackers to execute commands to exploit this vulnerability and cause the program to refuse to execute

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40427?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40427?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40427 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-2024-40427 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40427 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-55wq-2hgm-75m4, GHSA-w3wc-83g3-v333.