CVE-2024-25196: nav2 Buffer Overflow — Exploit

Description

Open Robotics Robotic Operating Sytstem 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the nav2_controller process. This vulnerability is triggerd via sending a crafted .yaml file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-120 CWE-120

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
opennav	nav2	1.1.0 — 1.1.17
openrobotics	robot_operating_system	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/ros-planning/navigation2/issues/4005 https://github.com/ros-planning/navigation2/pull/4017 https://robotics.stackexchange.com/questions/106008/ros2nav2user-misconfiguration-of-parameters-may-cause-instantaneous-crashs https://github.com/ros-planning/navigation2/issues/4005 https://github.com/ros-planning/navigation2/pull/4017 https://robotics.stackexchange.com/questions/106008/ros2nav2user-misconfiguration-of-parameters-may-cause-instantaneous-crashs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25196? +

Open Robotics Robotic Operating Sytstem 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the nav2_controller process. This vulnerability is triggerd via sending a crafted .yaml file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-25196? +

CVE-2024-25196 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25196? +

CVE-2024-25196 affects products from opennav, openrobotics, specifically: nav2, robot_operating_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-25196? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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