How severe is CVE-2024-38952?

CVE-2024-38952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38952?

CVE-2024-38952 affects Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38952?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-38952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37683.

When was CVE-2024-38952 published?

CVE-2024-38952 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38952

CVE-2024-38952 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37683
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot
Published: 2024-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PX4-Autopilot v1.14.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the topic_name parameter at /logger/logged_topics.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38952?: PX4-Autopilot v1.14.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the topic_name parameter at /logger/logged_topics.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2024-38952?: CVE-2024-38952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38952?: CVE-2024-38952 affects Dronecode Px4 Drone Autopilot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-38952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37683.
When was CVE-2024-38952 published?: CVE-2024-38952 was published on 2024-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dronecode:px4_drone_autopilot:1.14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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