HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2011-4060
LOW

CVE-2011-4060

CWE-59Published: October 18, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

3.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2011-4060 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

qnx1 product(s)
neutrino rtos
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (16)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2011-4060
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 18, 2011

Related CVEs (CWE-59)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2011-4060 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.