CVE-2024-25198
CWE-416Published: February 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Inappropriate pointer order of laser_scan_filter_.reset() and tf_listener_.reset() (amcl_node.cpp) in Open Robotics Robotic Operating Sytstem 2 (ROS2) and Nav2 humble versions leads to a use-after-free.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-25198 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-25198 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts