CVE-2024-37862: Open Robotic Robotic Operating System · Buffer Overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Dec 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-37862, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit local user access to systems running ROS2 navigation2. Validate and sanitize all .yaml configuration files before processing, ideally using automated tools or scripts to detect anomalies or malformed inputs. Employ runtime protections such as memory safety tools (e.g., AddressSanitizer) during development and testing phases to detect buffer overflows early. Monitor system logs and nav2_planner process behavior for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Segregate robotic networks from general IT networks to reduce attack surface. Until patches are available, consider disabling or restricting features that process external .yaml files or running nav2_planner with the least privileges possible. Engage with the ROS2 community and vendors for updates and patches, and plan for rapid deployment once fixes are released. Conduct security training for personnel handling configuration files to prevent accidental introduction of malicious inputs.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Open Robotic Robotic Operating System 2 ROS2 navigation2- ROS2-humble&& navigation2-humble allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .yaml file to the nav2_planner process.