Description
PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 contains a stack buffer over-read vulnerability in the netman system command that fails to validate interface name length. Attackers can supply interface names of 74 bytes or more via the -i option to read beyond buffer boundaries, leaking stack memory to console output or writing it into persistent network configuration files.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack buffer over‑read exists in the netman system command of PX4 Autopilot versions up to 1.17.0. The command accepts an interface name via the -i option but does not validate its length. Attackers can supply names that are 74 bytes or longer, causing the program to read beyond the buffer boundaries and expose stack memory to the console output or persist it in network configuration files. This may reveal sensitive data such as passwords, keys, or internal state information.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects PX4 Autopilot from the PX4 vendor through release 1.17.0. No additional versions or forks are listed in the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates moderate severity. EPSS data is not available, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability can be exploited by anyone who can execute the netman command with the -i option, which typically requires local or (if the system is exposed) remote command execution privileges. Successful exploitation will result in the disclosure of stack memory contents but does not provide arbitrary code execution or full system control.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 8, 2026 at 12:26 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade PX4 Autopilot to a version newer than 1.17.0 that removes the unvalidated interface name handling
  • If an upgrade is delayed, restrict access to the netman command to authenticated users only and add an explicit check that the interface name length does not exceed the buffer limit
  • After the vulnerability is mitigated, review console logs and network configuration files for any unintended data exposure and cleanse them if necessary

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 8, 2026 at 12:26 UTC.

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

No advisories yet.

History

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 contains a stack buffer over-read vulnerability in the netman system command that fails to validate interface name length. Attackers can supply interface names of 74 bytes or more via the -i option to read beyond buffer boundaries, leaking stack memory to console output or writing it into persistent network configuration files.
Title PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 Stack Buffer Over-read via netman
First Time appeared Px4
Px4 autopilot
Weaknesses CWE-125
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:px4:autopilot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Px4
Px4 autopilot
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T11:23:06.416Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T10:58:36.171Z

Link: CVE-2026-86714

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-08T12:17:00.300

Modified: 2026-09-08T12:17:00.300

Link: CVE-2026-86714

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-08T12:45:07Z

Weaknesses