Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a buffer overflow in an ArduPilot Rover code path for the ADIS1647x inertial sensor. The stated impact is denial of service, meaning a local attacker could crash or disrupt availability rather than steal data. Public affected-version data is incomplete.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate availability risk for robotics or rover deployments that depend on affected ArduPilot code. It does not currently justify emergency enterprise-wide action without evidence of exposure, but operators should confirm build lineage and sensor usage promptly.
Technical view
The record cites CWE-120 and CWE-121 in AP_InertialSensor_ADIS1647x.cpp for ArduRover at commit c56439b045162058df0ff136afea3081fcd06d38. CVSS 3.1 is 6.2, local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high availability impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments running affected ArduPilot Rover code using the ADIS1647x sensor component. The source bundle lists vendor, product, versions, and CPEs as n/a, so asset matching will require repository, build, and configuration review.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. The recorded vector is local, so practical risk depends on attacker access to the device, firmware environment, or deployment workflow.
Researcher notes
The public metadata is thin: affected vendor, product, versions, and CPEs are n/a. The analysis should remain bounded to the named commit, ArduRover, AP_InertialSensor_ADIS1647x.cpp, and ADIS1647x sensor component until upstream provides clearer affected ranges or fixes.
Mitigation direction
- Review ArduPilot issue 27937 and vendor guidance for confirmed fixes or affected commits.
- Inventory ArduRover deployments and identify builds based on the cited commit.
- Prioritize systems using the ADIS1647x sensor component.
- Restrict local access to rover controllers, maintenance ports, and build environments.
- Monitor affected systems for unexplained crashes, resets, or sensor-related availability faults.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether deployed firmware includes the cited ArduPilot commit.
- Check whether AP_InertialSensor_ADIS1647x.cpp is compiled into deployed builds.
- Verify whether ADIS1647x hardware or configuration is present.
- Review operational logs for denial-of-service symptoms tied to inertial sensor handling.
- Track CVE and GitHub issue updates for corrected affected-version data.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.53.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/27937CVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Stack-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.