CVE-2007-3848

Low

Linux kernel 2.4.35 and other versions allows local users to send arbitrary signals to a child process that is running at higher privileges by causing a setuid-root parent process to die, which delivers an attacker-controlled parent process death signal (PR_SET_PDEATHSIG).

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2007-08-14
Last modified 2026-04-23
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.9

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2007-3848 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2007-3848?

    CVE-2007-3848 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10 . CVE-2007-3848 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-3848?

    CVE-2007-3848 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-3848?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2007-3848. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2007-3848 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2007-3848 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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