How severe is CVE-2007-3724?

CVE-2007-3724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-3724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3724?

CVE-2007-3724 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3724?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3724 published?

CVE-2007-3724 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3724

CVE-2007-3724 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2007-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3724?: 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."
How severe is CVE-2007-3724?: CVE-2007-3724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-3724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3724?: CVE-2007-3724 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3724 published?: CVE-2007-3724 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp

CVE-2013-3195 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The DSA_InsertItem function in Comctl32.dll in the Windows common control library in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows…
CVE-2013-3175 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1,…
CVE-2012-4786 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server…
CVE-2012-1853 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Stack-based buffer overflow in the Remote Administration Protocol (RAP) implementation in the LanmanWorkstation service…
CVE-2012-1852 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Heap-based buffer overflow in the Remote Administration Protocol (RAP) implementation in the LanmanWorkstation service…
CVE-2012-1851 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Format string vulnerability in the Print Spooler service in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2,…

All CVEs affecting Microsoft Windows Xp →