CVE-2026-40272 — HIGH (7.0)

Vulnerability Description

Improper Input Validation in the decode() function of the traceparser library could allow an attacker with a corrupted kernel trace event log (.kev) file, to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in processes that use libtraceparser in QNX hosts or targets.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1284

References

https://support.blackberry.com/pkb/s/article/141229

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40272?

CVE-2026-40272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Improper Input Validation in the decode() function of the traceparser library could allow an attacker with a corrupted kernel trace event log (.kev) file, to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in...

How severe is CVE-2026-40272?

CVE-2026-40272 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40272?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.