CVE-2025-8090
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Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-01-14

Assigner: BlackBerry

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.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-14
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-8090
EUVD
EUVD-2026-2075
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blackberry qnx_neutrino *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference in the MsgRegisterEvent() system call in the QNX Neutrino kernel. It can be triggered by an attacker who has local access and code execution abilities, causing the kernel to crash.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause the QNX Neutrino kernel to crash, leading to a denial of service condition. This could disrupt system availability and potentially impact any services or applications relying on the kernel.

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