Vulnerability Description
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."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.16 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/37127
- http://www.cs.huji.ac.il/~dants/papers/Cheat07Security.pdf
- http://osvdb.org/37127
- http://www.cs.huji.ac.il/~dants/papers/Cheat07Security.pdf
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3719?
CVE-2007-3719 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (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 ...
How severe is CVE-2007-3719?
CVE-2007-3719 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3719?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.