CVE-2025-8090

Name: CVE-2025-8090
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T17:15:59.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-8090 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Null pointer dereference in the MsgRegisterEvent() system call could allow an attacker with local access and code execution abilities to crash the QNX Neutrino kernel.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Null pointer dereference in the MsgRegisterEvent() system call could allow an attacker with local access and code execution abilities to crash the QNX Neutrino kernel.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

1.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

References

https://support.blackberry.com/pkb/s/article/141027

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8090?

Null pointer dereference in the MsgRegisterEvent() system call could allow an attacker with local access and code execution abilities to crash the QNX Neutrino kernel.

How severe is CVE-2025-8090?

CVE-2025-8090 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8090?

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