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Qnx Software Development Platform CVE-2025-2474

| EUVDEUVD-2025-17750 CRITICAL
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2025-06-10 secure@blackberry.com
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, write limits
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS 9.8. EPSS 0.7%. No patch confirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability in the PCX image codec in QNX SDP to compromise the security of affected deployments, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 14, 2026

A security vulnerability in the PCX image codec in QNX SDP (CVSS 9.8) that allows an unauthenticated attacker. Critical severity with potential for significant impact on affected systems.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 14, 2026 - 19:49 CVSS 9.8

Out-of-bounds write in the PCX image codec in QNX SDP versions 8.0, 7.1 and 7.0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or execute code in the context of the pro

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor channels for patch availability. Consider network segmentation to limit exposure if patching is delayed.

Affected VersionsENISA

QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0, 7.1 and 7.0

Affected Packages

euvd qnx_software_development_platform_sdp_8_0_7_1_and no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). CVSS 9.8 indicates critical severity with likely remote exploitation vector. Affects the PCX image codec in QNX SDP.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Out-of-bounds write in the PCX image codec in QNX SDP versions 8.0, 7.1 and 7.0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or execute code in the context of the process using the image codec.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical vulnerability in QNX operating system image processing could allow attackers to crash systems or execute malicious code without authentication. Organizations running QNX SDP 8.0, 7.1, or 7.0 face immediate risk of service disruption or system compromise, with no available patch currently provided by the vendor.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Disable PCX image codec support in applications using QNX if not operationally required. Implement network segmentation to restrict access to affected systems from untrusted sources. Deploy network-based file type inspection to block PCX files at network boundaries. Monitor process execution for anomalies on affected systems. Restrict user permissions and process privileges where possible. Establish vendor contact to receive patch notification updates.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.7%
Top 29% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.7%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

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