CVE-2007-3719

Low

The process scheduler in the Linux kernel 2.6.16 gives preference to "interactive" processes that perform voluntary sleeps, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption), as described in "Secretly Monopolizing the CPU Without Superuser Privileges."

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2007-07-12
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

References

2 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2007-3719?

    CVE-2007-3719 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2007-3719 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-3719?

    CVE-2007-3719 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-3719?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2007-3719 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2007-3719 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2007-3719 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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