CVE-2024-48857

Name: CVE-2024-48857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T19:15:31.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackberry	Qnx Software Development Platform	7.0
Blackberry	Qnx Software Development Platform	7.1
Blackberry	Qnx Software Development Platform	8.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48857?

How severe is CVE-2024-48857?

CVE-2024-48857 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48857?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST