CVE-2007-3721: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3721?
CVE-2007-3721 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3721?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2007-3721, consider upgrading to a patched version of FreeBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3721?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2007-3721.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-3721 allow?
CVE-2007-3721 allows local users to perform denial of service attacks by monopolizing the CPU.
Can CVE-2007-3721 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-3721 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.