CVE-2026-32705: PX4 autopilot BST Device Name Length Can Overflow Driver Buffer

Published Mar 13, 2026
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Updated

PX4 autopilot is a flight control solution for drones. Prior to 1.17.0-rc2, the BST telemetry probe writes a string terminator using a device-provided length without bounds. A malicious BST device can report an oversized devnamelen, causing a stack overflow in the driver and crashing the task (or enabling code execution). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.0-rc2.

Affected Software

5 affected components
PX4 Autopilot<1.17.0-rc2
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot<1.17.0
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot=1.17.0-alpha1
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot=1.17.0-beta1
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot=1.17.0-rc1

Event History

Mar 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 22, 58183
Event
via FIRST·09:42 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32705?

CVE-2026-32705 has a medium severity rating due to potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32705?

To fix CVE-2026-32705, update your PX4 Autopilot software to version 1.17.0-rc2 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-32705 have on PX4 autopilot systems?

CVE-2026-32705 can allow a malicious BST device to cause a buffer overflow, potentially compromising system stability.

4

Is CVE-2026-32705 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-32705 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can interact with the BST telemetry probe.

5

What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-32705?

Versions of PX4 Autopilot prior to 1.17.0-rc2 are affected by CVE-2026-32705.

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