CVE-2026-32743: PX4 Autopilot: Stack-based Buffer Overflow via Oversized Path Input in MAVLink Log Request Handling

Published Mar 18, 2026
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Updated

PX4 is an open-source autopilot stack for drones and unmanned vehicles. Versions 1.17.0-rc2 and below are vulnerable to Stack-based Buffer Overflow through the MavlinkLogHandler, and are triggered via MAVLink log request. The LogEntry.filepath buffer is 60 bytes, but the sscanf function parses paths from the log list file with no width specifier, allowing a path longer than 60 characters to overflow the buffer. An attacker with MAVLink link access can trigger this by first creating deeply nested directories via MAVLink FTP, then requesting the log list. The flight controller MAVLink task crashes, losing telemetry and command capability and causing DoS. This issue has been fixed in this commit: https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/commit/616b25a280e229c24d5cf12a03dbf248df89c474.

Affected Software

6 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
Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot=1.17.0-rc2

Event History

Mar 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32743?

CVE-2026-32743 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution from a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32743?

To resolve CVE-2026-32743, upgrade the PX4 Autopilot to version 1.17.0-rc3 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

3

What versions of PX4 Autopilot are affected by CVE-2026-32743?

PX4 Autopilot versions 1.17.0-rc2 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2026-32743.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-32743?

CVE-2026-32743 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability occurring due to oversized path input in MAVLink log request handling.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-32743?

The impact of CVE-2026-32743 includes potential exploitation that could lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

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