CVE-2021-32024 Memory corruption in QNX Software Development Platform (SDP)

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Dec 2021 Updated 9 Sep 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a vulnerability in the BMP image codec of the QNX SDP operating system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-32024?

CVE-2021-32024 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform (SDP), published on 13 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the BMP image codec of BlackBerry QNX SDP version(s) 6.4 to 7.1 could allow an attacker to potentially execute code in the context of the affected process.

Weakness: CWE-1287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blackberry Qnx Software Development Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32024 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-32024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8w7p-v3p3-2mrj.