Vulnerability Description
The ULE process scheduler in the FreeBSD kernel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/39598
- http://www.cs.huji.ac.il/~dants/papers/Cheat07Security.pdf
- http://osvdb.org/39598
- http://www.cs.huji.ac.il/~dants/papers/Cheat07Security.pdf
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3721?
CVE-2007-3721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The ULE process scheduler in the FreeBSD kernel gives preference to "interactive" processes that perform voluntary sleeps, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption), as d...
How severe is CVE-2007-3721?
CVE-2007-3721 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-2007-3721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.