CVE-2024-38951

Name: CVE-2024-38951
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-25T14:15:12.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38951 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow in PX4-Autopilot v1.12.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MavLink message.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in PX4-Autopilot v1.12.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MavLink message.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dronecode	Px4 Drone Autopilot	1.12.3

References

https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/issues/23251Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/issues/23251Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38951?

A buffer overflow in PX4-Autopilot v1.12.3 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted MavLink message.

How severe is CVE-2024-38951?

CVE-2024-38951 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38951?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-38951?

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Source: NVD / NIST