CVE-2024-30800: Medium severity px4 autopilot vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2024
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Updated

PX4 Autopilot v.1.14 allows an attacker to fly the drone into no-fly zones by breaching the geofence using flaws in the function.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PX4 Autopilot
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot=1.14.0

Event History

Apr 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30800?

CVE-2024-30800 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access to no-fly zones.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-30800?

To mitigate CVE-2024-30800, update your PX4 Autopilot software to the latest version that addresses the geofencing flaws.

3

Which versions of PX4 Autopilot are affected by CVE-2024-30800?

CVE-2024-30800 affects PX4 Autopilot v1.14 and possibly earlier versions.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2024-30800 enable?

CVE-2024-30800 can enable attackers to bypass geofencing restrictions and potentially fly drones into restricted airspace.

5

Is CVE-2024-30800 easy to exploit?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-30800 requires knowledge of the vulnerabilities in the geofence implementation, posing a risk to UAV operations.

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