CVE-2024-38924

Openrobotics Robot Operating System vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.55%

Published6 Dec 2024

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 triggered via remotely sending a request to change the value of dynamic-parameter`/amcl laser_model_type` .

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openrobotics Robot Operating System2

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38924 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38924 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38924?

CVE-2024-38924 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38924?

Affected products include Openrobotics Robot Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38924?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.