UNKNOWN CVSS 3.3
Published: 2011-10-18

CVE-2011-4060

qnx neutrino_rtos Security Advisory (CVE-2011-4060)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-4060 impacting qnx neutrino_rtos. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The runtime linker in QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.5.0 before Service Pack 1 does not properly clear the LD_DEBUG_OUTPUT and LD_DEBUG environment variables when a program is spawned from a setuid program, which allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product qnx / neutrino_rtos
Affected Versions 6.5.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

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-2011-4060 impacting qnx neutrino_rtos.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-4060.yaml
id: cve-2011-4060

info:
  name: qnx neutrino_rtos - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-4060 affecting qnx neutrino_rtos.
    Evaluation: The runtime linker in QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.5.0 before Service Pack 1 does not properly clear the LD_DEBUG_OUTPUT and LD_DEBUG environment variables whe...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-4060
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 3.3
    cve-id: CVE-2011-4060
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2011-4060,qnx,neutrino_rtos,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "neutrino_rtos"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-4060.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-4060
# Target: qnx neutrino_rtos | CVSS: 3.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-4060 (qnx neutrino_rtos)...")
    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 qnx neutrino_rtos scope (6.5.0).")
        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-2011-4060.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-4060
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install neutrino_rtos 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade neutrino_rtos 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update neutrino_rtos

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

# 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-2011-4060 in qnx neutrino_rtos?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update qnx neutrino_rtos 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-2011-4060?

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-2011-4060?

CVE-2011-4060 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-4060
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor qnx
Product neutrino_rtos
Published 2011-10-18
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P