CVE-2026-38971
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2026-38971 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. ardupilot through Plane-4.6.3 was found to contain an out-of-bounds read issue in libraries/GCS_MAVLink/GCS_serial_control.cpp in GCS_MAVLINK::handle_serial_control().. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ardupilot through Plane-4.6.3 was found to contain an out-of-bounds read issue in libraries/GCS_MAVLink/GCS_serial_control.cpp in GCS_MAVLINK::handle_serial_control().
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ardupilot | Arduplane | <= 4.6.3 |
References
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32524Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32587Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32524Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-38971?
ardupilot through Plane-4.6.3 was found to contain an out-of-bounds read issue in libraries/GCS_MAVLink/GCS_serial_control.cpp in GCS_MAVLINK::handle_serial_control().
How severe is CVE-2026-38971?
CVE-2026-38971 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-38971?
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.
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