7.5
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-48857: Vulnerabilities in TIFF and PCX Image Codecs Impact QNX Software Development Platform

First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@blackberry.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform>=7.0<=8.0
BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform=7.0
BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform=7.1
BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-48857?

    CVE-2024-48857 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial-of-service condition.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-48857?

    To fix CVE-2024-48857, update to the latest version of the QNX Software Development Platform that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-48857?

    CVE-2024-48857 affects users of BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform versions 7.0, 7.1, and 8.0.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2024-48857?

    CVE-2024-48857 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to execute denial-of-service attacks.

  • When was CVE-2024-48857 disclosed?

    CVE-2024-48857 was disclosed in 2024, highlighting its impact on the PCX image codec in QNX.

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