CVE-2025-5640: PX4-Autopilot TRAJECTORY_REPRESENTATION_WAYPOINTS Message mavlink_receiver.cpp stack-based overflow

Published Jun 5, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in PX4-Autopilot 1.12.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function MavlinkReceiver::handlemessagetrajectoryrepresentationwaypoints of the file mavlinkreceiver.cpp of the component TRAJECTORYREPRESENTATIONWAYPOINTS Message Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PX4 Autopilot

Event History

Jun 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 26, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
06:33 AM
May 26, 57485
Event
via FIRST·10:41 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5640?

CVE-2025-5640 is classified as problematic due to its impact on the MavlinkReceiver component in PX4-Autopilot.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5640?

To address CVE-2025-5640, users should update to the latest version of the PX4 Autopilot software that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What component is affected by CVE-2025-5640?

CVE-2025-5640 affects the MavlinkReceiver::handle_message_trajectory_representation_waypoints function in the mavlink_receiver.cpp file.

4

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2025-5640?

As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2025-5640.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2025-5640?

CVE-2025-5640 impacts users of the PX4 Autopilot version 1.12.3.

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