CVE-2024-40427

HIGH

Published Jan 7, 2025 Modified Jun 20, 2025 CWE-120

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

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.9

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-120 CWE-120

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
dronecode	px4_drone_autopilot	< 1.14.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/commit/e03e0261a1a0c82f545e66a1e3795956c886db71 https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/security/advisories/GHSA-55wq-2hgm-75m4 https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/security/advisories/GHSA-55wq-2hgm-75m4

Exploits

https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/security/advisories/GHSA-55wq-2hgm-75m4 https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/security/advisories/GHSA-55wq-2hgm-75m4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40427? +

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 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-40427? +

CVE-2024-40427 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.9 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40427? +

CVE-2024-40427 affects products from dronecode, specifically: px4_drone_autopilot. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40427? +

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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