UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2011-11-04

CVE-2011-3364

gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in Security Advisory (CVE-2011-3364)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-3364 impacting gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the svEscape function in settings/plugins/ifcfg-rh/shvar.c in the ifcfg-rh plug-in for GNOME NetworkManager 0.9.1, 0.9.0, 0.8.1, and possibly other versions, when PolicyKit is configured to allow users to create new connections, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a newline character in the name for a new network connection, which is not properly handled when writing to the ifcfg file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnome / ifcfg-rh_plug-in
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

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-2011-3364 impacting gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-3364.yaml
id: cve-2011-3364

info:
  name: gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-3364 affecting gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in.
    Evaluation: Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the svEscape function in settings/plugins/ifcfg-rh/shvar.c in the ifcfg-rh plug-in for GNOME NetworkManager 0.9....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-3364
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2011-3364
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2011-3364,gnome,ifcfg-rh_plug-in,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ifcfg-rh_plug-in"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-3364.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-3364
# Target: gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-3364 (gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in)...")
    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 gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in scope (*).")
        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-2011-3364.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-3364
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ifcfg-rh_plug-in 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ifcfg-rh_plug-in 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ifcfg-rh_plug-in

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-3364 in gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnome ifcfg-rh_plug-in 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-2011-3364?

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-2011-3364?

CVE-2011-3364 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-3364
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor gnome
Product ifcfg-rh_plug-in
Published 2011-11-04
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C