CVE-2022-29945: High severity DJI Mavic 3 Firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2022
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Updated

DJI drone devices sold in 2017 through 2022 broadcast unencrypted information about the drone operator's physical location via the AeroScope protocol.

Affected Software

23 affected components
DJI Mavic 3 Firmware
DJI Mavic 3
DJI Rc Pro Firmware
DJI Rc Pro
DJI Air 2s Firmware
DJI Air 2s
DJI Air 2 Firmware
DJI Air 2
DJI Mini 2 Firmware
DJI Mini 2
DJI Mini Se Firmware
DJI Mini SE
DJI Fpv Firmware
DJI Fpv
DJI Fhantom 4 Pro Firmware
DJI Fhantom 4 Pro
DJI Fhantom 4 Pro=2.0
DJI Inspire 2 Firmware
DJI Inspire 2
DJI Zenmuse X7 Firmware
DJI Zenmuse X7
DJI Zenmuse X5s Firmware
DJI Zenmuse X5s

Event History

Apr 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29945?

CVE-2022-29945 has a high severity rating due to its potential to expose the physical location of drone operators.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-29945?

To mitigate CVE-2022-29945, users should upgrade the affected DJI drone firmware to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which DJI drones are affected by CVE-2022-29945?

CVE-2022-29945 affects various DJI models including Mavic 3, Air 2S, and Mini 2 among others produced from 2017 to 2022.

4

How does CVE-2022-29945 affect user privacy?

CVE-2022-29945 compromises user privacy by broadcasting unencrypted location data, making drone operators vulnerable to tracking.

5

What is the AeroScope protocol in relation to CVE-2022-29945?

The AeroScope protocol, associated with CVE-2022-29945, is used to communicate the physical location of drones and their operators without encryption.

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