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.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB)
provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises
and governments around the world. The company secures more than
500M endpoints including over
195M vehicles. Based in
Waterloo, Ontario, the company
leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions
in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions,
and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint
management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision
is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow
@BlackBerry.
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EMBLEM Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are
expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any
third-party products or services.
Media Contact:
BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com
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