How severe is CVE-2024-48857?

CVE-2024-48857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48857?

CVE-2024-48857 primarily affects Blackberry Qnx Software Development Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48857?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-48857 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48857 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43224.

When was CVE-2024-48857 published?

CVE-2024-48857 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48857

CVE-2024-48857 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Qnx Software Development Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43224
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Blackberry Qnx Software Development Platform
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NULL pointer dereference 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 in the context of the process using the image codec.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48857?: NULL pointer dereference 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 in the context of the process using the image codec.
How severe is CVE-2024-48857?: CVE-2024-48857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48857?: CVE-2024-48857 primarily affects Blackberry Qnx Software Development Platform. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-48857 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48857 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43224.
When was CVE-2024-48857 published?: CVE-2024-48857 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.blackberry.com/pkb/s/article/140334

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:qnx_software_development_platform:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:qnx_software_development_platform:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:qnx_software_development_platform:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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