Vulnerability Description
ardupilot through Plane-4.6.3 was found to contain an out-of-bounds read issue in libraries/GCS_MAVLink/GCS_serial_control.cpp in GCS_MAVLINK::handle_serial_control().
CVSS Score
9.1
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ardupilot | Arduplane | <= 4.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/quart27219/6bfcc615f89fb493d02aad480704593b
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilotProduct
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32524ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/pull/32587Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/ArduPilot/ardupilot/issues/32524ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-38971?
CVE-2026-38971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). ardupilot through Plane-4.6.3 was found to contain an out-of-bounds read issue in libraries/GCS_MAVLink/GCS_serial_control.cpp in GCS_MAVLINK::handle_serial_control().
How severe is CVE-2026-38971?
CVE-2026-38971 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-38971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ardupilot Arduplane.