CVE-2024-30681
OS Command Injection Vulnerability in ROS2 Iron Irwini
Operating System Injection
TBD
The Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF)
ROS2 Iron Irwini (ROS_VERSION=2 and ROS_PYTHON_VERSION=3)
An OS command injection vulnerability has been discovered in ROS2 Iron Irwini. This vulnerability primarily affects the command processing or system call components in ROS2, making them susceptible to manipulation by malicious entities. Through this, unauthorized commands can be executed, leading to remote code execution (RCE), data theft, and malicious activities. The affected components include External Command Execution Modules, System Call Handlers, and Interface Scripts.
System Compromise; Privilege Escalation; Data Theft and Manipulation; Operational Disruption; Spread of Attack; Reputation and Trust Damage; Resource Drain.
The vulnerability can be exploited through network-based attacks, phishing or social engineering tactics, exploiting application vulnerabilities, and direct system access.
Users are urged to update their ROS2 installations to the latest version, which addresses this vulnerability. It is also important to review and update other components that might be affected.
In the absence of an immediate update, users should implement strict input validation, enhance their system's security measures, and educate users about the risks of phishing and social engineering attacks.
Confirmed and published.
Yash Patel and Dr. Parag Rughani
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