PX4 PX4-Autopilot up to 1.16.0 mavlink_log_handler.cpp log_entry_from_id stack-based overflow

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PX4 PX4-Autopilot up to 1.16.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function MavlinkLogHandler::state_listing/MavlinkLogHandler::log_entry_from_id of the file src/modules/mavlink/mavlink_log_handler.cpp. This manipulation causes stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-15150. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PX4 PX4-Autopilot up to 1.16.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function MavlinkLogHandler::state_listing/MavlinkLogHandler::log_entry_from_id of the file src/modules/mavlink/mavlink_log_handler.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-15150. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying the patch 338595edd1d235efd885fd5e9f45e7f9dcf4013d is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-205529). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 338595edd1d235efd885fd5e9f45e7f9dcf4013d

Timelineinfo

12/27/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/01/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 26118
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-15150 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-15150
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338527
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2025 14:44
Updated: 01/01/2026 06:22
Changes: 12/27/2025 14:44 (57), 12/28/2025 20:48 (30), 12/28/2025 23:17 (1), 01/01/2026 06:22 (11)
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Submitter: Fuzz0X
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #717323: PX4 Autopilot main branch Stack-based Buffer Overflow (by Fuzz0X)

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