BlackBerry Statement on Our Public Notice Today Regarding Older Versions of QNX Operating System
On August 17, 2021, BlackBerry issued a public advisory regarding an integer overflow issue affecting older versions of its QNX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) from 2012 and earlier. The company confirmed that no current versions are impacted and has provided software patches and 24/7 support to affected customers, all of whom have been notified. BlackBerry is committed to software security and is working with government agencies and industry groups to address the issue.
- BlackBerry confirmed that the integer overflow issue does not impact current versions of QNX RTOS.
- The company has notified all potentially affected customers and provided software patches.
- BlackBerry offers 24/7 support to customers regarding this matter.
- The integer overflow issue could raise security concerns regarding older versions of the QNX RTOS.
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The safety and security of our customers and the public is BlackBerry's top priority. BlackBerry issued a public advisory today identifying an integer overflow issue with multiple Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) from multiple vendors, including older versions of the QNX RTOS.
BlackBerry is aware of this matter and can confirm that it does not impact current or recent versions of the QNX RTOS, but rather versions dating from 2012 and earlier.
All potentially affected customers have been notified. BlackBerry has made software patches available to resolve the matter. Additionally, BlackBerry is providing 24/7 support to customers as required. At this time no customers have indicated that they have been impacted.
Keeping our software secure is imperative to BlackBerry and the company takes its critical role in other companies embedded software supply chains with the utmost seriousness.
BlackBerry is assisting relevant Government agencies and other industry groups. For further details please consult today's public advisory.
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