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CVE-2024-40427

Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot buffer overflow

7.9 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.35%
  1. Published7 Jan 2025

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot< 1.14.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot≥ 1.14.3

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-40427 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-40427 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.35%.

How severe is CVE-2024-40427?

CVE-2024-40427 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-40427?

Affected products include Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40427?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot 1.14.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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