How severe is CVE-2024-44853?

CVE-2024-44853 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-2024-44853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44853?

CVE-2024-44853 primarily affects Openrobotics Robot Operating System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44853?

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-2024-44853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41218.

When was CVE-2024-44853 published?

CVE-2024-44853 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44853

CVE-2024-44853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openrobotics Robot Operating System 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41218
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Openrobotics Robot Operating System
Published: 2024-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 ROS2 navigation2 v.humble was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component computeControl().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44853?: Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 ROS2 navigation2 v.humble was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component computeControl().
How severe is CVE-2024-44853?: CVE-2024-44853 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-2024-44853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44853?: CVE-2024-44853 primarily affects Openrobotics Robot Operating System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44853?: 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-2024-44853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41218.
When was CVE-2024-44853 published?: CVE-2024-44853 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openrobotics:robot_operating_system:2:humble:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openrobotics:robot_operating_system:2:iron:*:*:*:*:*:*

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