Vulnerability Description
PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in TemperatureCalibration::start() due to a race condition between task spawning and object deletion. Attackers can trigger the calibration process via shell commands to write to freed heap memory, corrupting unrelated objects or allocator metadata and destabilizing heap operations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot
- https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/blob/v1.17.0/src/modules/temperature_compen
- https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/commit/b182e523d154fe029a49b48bb5f9d3d6693b
- https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/pull/28487
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/px4-autopilot-through-1.17.0-use-after-free
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-86096?
CVE-2026-86096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). PX4 Autopilot through 1.17.0 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in TemperatureCalibration::start() due to a race condition between task spawning and object deletion. Attackers can trigger the cal...
How severe is CVE-2026-86096?
CVE-2026-86096 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-86096?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.