CVE-2024-25196: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

Open Robotics Robotic Operating Sytstem 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the nav2controller process. This vulnerability is triggerd via sending a crafted .yaml file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2)
Open Robotics Nav2
Opennav Nav2>=1.1.0<=1.1.17
Openrobotics Robot Operating System=2-humble

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25196?

CVE-2024-25196 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25196?

To fix CVE-2024-25196, you should update to the latest versions of Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 that contain the security patches.

3

What causes the CVE-2024-25196 vulnerability?

The CVE-2024-25196 vulnerability is caused by a buffer overflow triggered by sending a specially crafted .yaml file to the nav2_controller process.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-25196?

Users of Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions are affected by CVE-2024-25196.

5

Can CVE-2024-25196 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2024-25196 can potentially lead to remote code execution due to the buffer overflow vulnerability in the nav2_controller process.

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