CVE-2007-3724
First published: Thu Jul 12 2007(Updated: )
The process scheduler in the Microsoft Windows XP kernel does not make use of the process statistics kept by the kernel, performs scheduling based on CPU billing gathered from periodic process sampling ticks, and 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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3724?
CVE-2007-3724 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on process scheduling and resource management in Windows XP.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3724?
To mitigate CVE-2007-3724, users should apply the latest security updates available for Windows XP and consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2007-3724?
CVE-2007-3724 specifically affects the Microsoft Windows XP Gold version.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2007-3724?
The potential impact of CVE-2007-3724 includes suboptimal process scheduling, which can degrade system performance and response times.
Is CVE-2007-3724 exploit-related?
CVE-2007-3724 involves exploitative scenarios that allow unauthorized access or disruption of process priority within Windows XP systems.
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