CVE-2026-40272: CWE-1284 Improper validation of specified quantity in input in BlackBerry Ltd QNX Software Development Platform
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-40272: CWE-1284 Improper validation of specified quantity in input in BlackBerry Ltd 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
Affected software
BlackBerry Ltd
QNX Software Development Platform
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Weaknesses
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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.
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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