CVE-2024-24254: Race Condition

Published Feb 6, 2024
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Updated

PX4 Autopilot 1.14 and earlier, due to the lack of synchronization mechanism for loading geofence data, has a Race Condition vulnerability in the geofence.cpp and missionfeasibilitychecker.cpp. This will result in the drone uploading overlapping geofences and mission routes.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot<=1.14.0

Event History

Feb 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24254?

CVE-2024-24254 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause overlapping geofences and unsafe drone operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24254?

To fix CVE-2024-24254, upgrade to a version of PX4 Autopilot later than 1.14.0, which includes a synchronization mechanism for loading geofence data.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-24254 on drone operations?

The impact of CVE-2024-24254 on drone operations includes the risk of uploading conflicting geofences and mission routes, leading to operational failures.

4

Which versions of PX4 Autopilot are affected by CVE-2024-24254?

PX4 Autopilot versions up to and including 1.14.0 are affected by CVE-2024-24254.

5

How can I detect CVE-2024-24254 in my drone systems?

You can detect CVE-2024-24254 by reviewing the version of PX4 Autopilot used and checking for characteristics of overlapping geofence uploads in the drone's performance.

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