CVE-2026-32706: PX4 autopilot has a global buffer overflow in crsf_rc via oversized variable-length known packet

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 crsfrc parser accepts an oversized variable-length known packet and copies it into a fixed 64-byte global buffer without a bounds check. In deployments where crsfrc is enabled on a CRSF serial port, an adjacent/raw-serial attacker can trigger memory corruption and crash PX4. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.0-rc2.

Affected Software

5 affected components
PX4 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·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 22, 58183
Event
via FIRST·03:40 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32706?

CVE-2026-32706 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via the buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32706?

To mitigate CVE-2026-32706, update the PX4 autopilot software to version 1.17.0-rc2 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-32706?

CVE-2026-32706 affects all versions of PX4 autopilot prior to 1.17.0-rc2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-32706?

CVE-2026-32706 is a global buffer overflow vulnerability found in the crsf_rc parser of the PX4 autopilot.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-32706?

The impacts of CVE-2026-32706 could include unauthorized access to the drone's control system and potential takeovers.

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