CVE-2024-41647

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 ROS2 navigation2 v.humble allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a…

Critical · published December 6, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty script can let an attacker hijack your ROS2 navigation system! Think of it like a delivery driver who follows an unverified route; if they're given a wrong address, they might deliver sensitive packages to the wrong place. In this case, the permissions flaw lets unauthorized scripts take over critical functions—dangerously sneaky! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the navigation2 system, potentially taking control of robotic operations. Imagine rogue bots roaming free or misdirected deliveries causing chaos—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who follows an unverified route; if they're given a wrong address, they might deliver sensitive packages to the wrong place. In this case, the permissions flaw lets unauthorized scripts take over critical functions—dangerously sneaky! This vulnerability arises from insecure permissions in the nav2_mppi_controller, allowing attackers to run custom scripts that could manipulate robot behavior or access sensitive data.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the navigation2 system, potentially taking control of robotic operations. Imagine rogue bots roaming free or misdirected deliveries causing chaos—absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, update to the patched version of ROS2 navigation2 as soon as it's available. Review your permission settings to ensure only trusted scripts are allowed to run. Regular audits of your robotic system's security posture are also highly recommended! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your robotic operations! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00696 · 52.5th percentile
Published
2024-12-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 DEC 00:00Z
    Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Open Robotics Robotic Operating System 2 ROS2 navigation2 v.humble allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a…
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