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A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components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. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – 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)
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
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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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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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
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
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.
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.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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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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An information disclosure vulnerability leading to a potential local escalation of privilege in the procfs service (the
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Improper Input Validation in the Networking Stack of QNX SDP version(s) 6.6, 7.0, and 7.1 could allow an attacker to pot
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EUVD-2025-17750
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