CVE-2026-0515: CWE-233 Improper handling of parameters in BlackBerry Ltd QNX Software Development Platform
CVE-2026-0515 is a vulnerability in BlackBerry Ltd's QNX Software Development Platform versions 7.0 and 7.1. It involves insufficient parameter validation in the SchedGet() system call, which can be exploited by a local attacker to cause a kernel crash. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0515) in the QNX Software Development Platform arises from improper handling of parameters in the SchedGet() system call. Specifically, insufficient validation of input parameters can lead to a denial-of-service condition by crashing the QNX Neutrino kernel when triggered by an attacker with local access. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and no privileges required, but the impact is limited to availability (kernel crash) without confidentiality or integrity loss. The affected versions are 7.0 and 7.1. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service by crashing the QNX Neutrino kernel, resulting in system unavailability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-0515: CWE-233 Improper handling of parameters in BlackBerry Ltd QNX Software Development Platform
Description
CVE-2026-0515 is a vulnerability in BlackBerry Ltd's QNX Software Development Platform versions 7.0 and 7.1. It involves insufficient parameter validation in the SchedGet() system call, which can be exploited by a local attacker to cause a kernel crash. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.2medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0515) in the QNX Software Development Platform arises from improper handling of parameters in the SchedGet() system call. Specifically, insufficient validation of input parameters can lead to a denial-of-service condition by crashing the QNX Neutrino kernel when triggered by an attacker with local access. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and no privileges required, but the impact is limited to availability (kernel crash) without confidentiality or integrity loss. The affected versions are 7.0 and 7.1. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service by crashing the QNX Neutrino kernel, resulting in system unavailability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- blackberry
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-10T15:04:59.507Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a56768c68715ace43f08bb4
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 00:49:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 00:49:15 UTC
Views: 2
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