How severe is CVE-2024-48858?

CVE-2024-48858 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-2024-48858 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48858?

CVE-2024-48858 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-2024-48858?

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-2024-48858 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48858 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43229.

When was CVE-2024-48858 published?

CVE-2024-48858 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48858

CVE-2024-48858 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-1287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43229
Weakness: CWE-1287
Affected product: Blackberry Qnx Software Development Platform
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation 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-2024-48858?: Improper input validation 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-2024-48858?: CVE-2024-48858 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-2024-48858 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48858?: CVE-2024-48858 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-2024-48858?: 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-2024-48858 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48858 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43229.
When was CVE-2024-48858 published?: CVE-2024-48858 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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