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CVE-2026-84698

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 0.27% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-02 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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The PX4 Autopilot is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the sd_bench command, allowing attackers to exploit a user-defined block size to overflow the heap and potentially execute arbitrary code or crash the system. Organizations utilizing PX4 Autopilot should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized code execution and system instability. This is particularly critical for those operating in safety-sensitive environments where autopilot functionality is essential.

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CVE
CVE-2026-84698
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
0.27%

Original NVD Description

PX4 Autopilot contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the sd_bench command that writes a four-byte block number into a user-supplied sized allocation. Attackers can invoke sd_bench with a block size below four bytes to overflow the heap buffer and potentially execute code or crash the system.