CVE-2024-35213
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn improper input validation vulnerability in the SGI Image Codec of QNX SDP version(s) 6.6, 7.0, and 7.1 could allow an attacker to potentially cause a denial-of-service condition or execute code in the context of the image processing process.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA vulnerability in the SGI Image Codec of QNX SDP 6.6, 7.0, and 7.1 allows attackers to trigger improper input validation, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution within the image processing process context due to malformed SGI image files.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 6.6.0, < 8.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm QNX SDP installationCheck for the presence of QNX Software Development Platform directories or review system documentation to verify the QNX SDP version installed. Common locations include /opt/qnx or vendor-provided installations.Affected if QNX SDP is installed and the version falls within >= 6.6.0 and < 8.0 (including 6.6, 7.0, 7.1)
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Identify installed QNX SDP versionRun the version check command provided by QNX (typically 'qnxver' or review /etc/version if available) or consult the system release documentation to obtain the exact SDP version number.Affected if The installed version is 6.6.0 through 7.1.x, or any version >= 6.6.0 but < 8.0
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Locate SGI Image Codec componentsSearch for image codec libraries or binaries related to SGI image processing within the QNX SDP installation directories, typically under the graphics or media processing components.Affected if SGI Image Codec files exist in the QNX SDP installation and the version is in the affected range
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Verify codec is accessible or enabledCheck if the SGI Image Codec is loaded or available for use by the image processing subsystem. This may involve reviewing runtime library paths, checking for loaded codec modules, or examining application configurations that reference SGI image support.Affected if The SGI Image Codec can be invoked by applications processing image files and the QNX SDP version is vulnerable
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Review processing of SGI image filesAudit systems or applications that process SGI-format image files to determine if they utilize the affected codec. Check for file type handlers or converters that support .sgi or .rgb extensions.Affected if Applications or services process SGI image files using the built-in codec on an affected QNX SDP version
A user is affected if QNX SDP version is >= 6.6.0 and < 8.0 and the SGI Image Codec is present and capable of processing image files.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped8.0
Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates for QNX SDP to address the input validation flaw in the SGI Image Codec; if no patch is available, restrict processing of untrusted SGI image files and disable the codec if possible.
QNX Software Development Platform 8.0
- Verify current QNX SDP version by checking /etc/version or using the version command
- Download QNX SDP version 8.0 from the official QNX software center (https://www.qnx.com/developers/) or your organization's software distribution portal
- Review the QNX SDP 8.0 release notes for migration requirements specific to the SGI Image Codec component
- Create a backup of all project files, build configurations, and any custom configurations in the current environment
- If using a VM or test system, perform a fresh installation of QNX SDP 8.0 to validate compatibility with your development workflow
- Migrate any necessary project files, build scripts, and configurations to the new environment
- Rebuild and test applications that utilize image processing to confirm the vulnerability is remediated
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-35213 in production — separate from our analysis above.
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