QNX Software Development Platform (SDP): Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
CVE-2024-35213 is a critical-severity improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability in QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) from BlackBerry, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) versions: 6.6.0 through 7.1. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on support.blackberry.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry | QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) | 6.6.0 through 7.1 | Not stated |
| Blackberry | qnx_software_development_platform | 6.6.0; 7.0; 7.1 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- HighSuccess depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (blackberry.com).
Official description
An improper input validation vulnerability in the SGI Image Codec of QNX SDP version(s) 6.6, 7.0, and 7.1 could allow an attacker to potentially cause a denial-of-service condition or execute code in the context of the image processing process.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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