CVE-2023-46256: PX4-Autopilot Heap Buffer Overflow Bug
PX4-Autopilot provides PX4 flight control solution for drones. In versions 1.14.0-rc1 and prior, PX4-Autopilot has a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the parser function due to the absence of parserbufindex value checking. A malfunction of the sensor device can cause a heap buffer overflow with leading unexpected drone behavior. Malicious applications can exploit the vulnerability even if device sensor malfunction does not occur. Up to the maximum value of an unsigned int, bytes sized data can be written to the heap memory area. As of time of publication, no fixed version is available.
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What is CVE-2023-46256?
CVE-2023-46256 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the parser function of PX4-Autopilot, a flight control solution for drones.
How severe is CVE-2023-46256?
CVE-2023-46256 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which versions of PX4-Autopilot are affected by CVE-2023-46256?
Versions 1.13.3, 1.14.0-beta1, 1.14.0-beta2, and 1.14.0-rc1 of PX4-Autopilot are affected by CVE-2023-46256.
How does CVE-2023-46256 occur?
CVE-2023-46256 occurs due to the absence of `parserbuf_index` value checking in the parser function of PX4-Autopilot.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2023-46256?
To fix CVE-2023-46256, it is recommended to update PX4-Autopilot to a version that includes the necessary patch.