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CVE-2026-40272: CWE-1284 Improper validation of specified quantity in input in BlackBerry Ltd QNX Software Development Platform

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High
Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 05:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: BlackBerry Ltd
Product: QNX Software Development Platform

Description

CVE-2026-40272 is a high-severity vulnerability in BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform versions 7.0, 7.1, and 8.0. It involves improper validation of a specified quantity in input, which can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.0high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

BlackBerry Ltd

QNX Software Development Platform

Affected versions
=8.0=7.1=7.0
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
blackberry/qnx-software-development-platform
pkg:github/blackberry/qnx-software-development-platform
Affected versions
=7.0=7.1=8.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/13/2026, 20:48:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability, identified as CWE-1284, affects BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform versions 7.0, 7.1, and 8.0. It stems from improper validation of a specified quantity in input, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically that the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting a local attack vector with high attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. User interaction is required, which limits the attack vector to scenarios involving malicious content delivery such as web pages or files.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web pages or files. Monitor BlackBerry's advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
blackberry
Date Reserved
2026-04-10T17:41:10.441Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a6a417a9c2644c7f8dd21d2

Added to database: 07/29/2026, 18:07:54 UTC

Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 20:48:36 UTC

Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:06:33 UTC

Views: 87

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