CVE-2026-40274
MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2026-40274 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. Invalid Pointer Reference in the TimerSettime() system call could allow an attacker with local access to arm a crafted timer event which can cause an information disclosure in the QNX Neutrino kernel.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Invalid Pointer Reference in the TimerSettime() system call could allow an attacker with local access to arm a crafted timer event which can cause an information disclosure in the QNX Neutrino kernel.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry Ltd | QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) | cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:qnx_software_development_platform:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*; cpe:2.3:a:blackberry:qnx_software_development_platform:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| BlackBerry Ltd | QNX OS for Safety | cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_os_for_safety:2.2:9:*:*:*:*:*:*; cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_os_for_safety:2.1:6:*:*:*:*:*:*; cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_os_for_safety:2.0:4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| BlackBerry Ltd | QNX OS for Medical | cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_os_for_medical:2.0:3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-40274?
Invalid Pointer Reference in the TimerSettime() system call could allow an attacker with local access to arm a crafted timer event which can cause an information disclosure in the QNX Neutrino kernel.
How severe is CVE-2026-40274?
CVE-2026-40274 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40274?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-40263Note Mark is an open-source note-taking application. In vers…3.7
- CVE-2026-40264OpenBao is an open source identity-based secrets management …2.7
- CVE-2026-40265Note Mark is an open-source note-taking application. In vers…5.9
- CVE-2026-4027A security vulnerability has been identified in FlexNet Mana…7.1
- CVE-2026-40272Improper Input Validation in the decode() function of the tr…7
- CVE-2026-40273Improper Input Validation in a procnto message handler could…4
- CVE-2026-40275Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the DCMD_PROC_EVENT handler of…8.4
- CVE-2026-40279BACnet Stack is a BACnet open source protocol stack C librar…3.7
- CVE-2026-40280Gotenberg is an API-based document conversion tool. In versi…7.5
- CVE-2026-40281Gotenberg is a Docker-powered stateless API for PDF files. I…9.1
- CVE-2026-40282WeGIA is a web manager for charitable institutions. In versi…6.4
- CVE-2026-40283WeGIA is a web manager for charitable institutions. In versi…7.6
Are you affected by CVE-2026-40274?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST