UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2011-12-08

CVE-2011-0291

blackberry blackberry_tablet_os Security Advisory (CVE-2011-0291)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-0291 impacting blackberry blackberry_tablet_os. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The BlackBerry PlayBook service on the Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with software before 1.0.8.6067 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file in a backup archive.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product blackberry / blackberry_tablet_os
Affected Versions 1.0.8.4985
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-0291 impacting blackberry blackberry_tablet_os.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-0291.yaml
id: cve-2011-0291

info:
  name: blackberry blackberry_tablet_os - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-0291 affecting blackberry blackberry_tablet_os.
    Evaluation: The BlackBerry PlayBook service on the Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with software before 1.0.8.6067 allows local users to gain ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-0291
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2011-0291
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2011-0291,blackberry,blackberry_tablet_os,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "blackberry_tablet_os"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-0291.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-0291
# Target: blackberry blackberry_tablet_os | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-0291 (blackberry blackberry_tablet_os)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against blackberry blackberry_tablet_os scope (1.0.8.4985).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-0291.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-0291
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install blackberry_tablet_os 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade blackberry_tablet_os 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update blackberry_tablet_os

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i blackberry_tablet_os 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i blackberry_tablet_os

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-0291 in blackberry blackberry_tablet_os?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update blackberry blackberry_tablet_os packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-0291?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-0291?

CVE-2011-0291 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-0291
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor blackberry
Product blackberry_tablet_os
Published 2011-12-08
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C