CVE-2024-40427: dronecode px4_drone_autopilot Classic Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 7.9v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 07-01-2025Last modified 08-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-40427 is a high (CVSS 7.9) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in dronecode px4_drone_autopilot. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.9/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 07-01-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Stack Buffer Overflow in PX4-Autopilot v1.14.3, which allows attackers to execute commands to exploit this vulnerability and cause the program to refuse to execute
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.9HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
27%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundPx4 Autopilot
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dronecode1 product
- px4_drone_autopilot< 1.14.3
1 vendor · 1 product