CVE-2007-3848

CVE-2007-3848 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Linux kernel 2.4.35 and other versions allows local users to send arbitrary signals to a child process that is running at higher privileges by causing a setuid-root parent process to die, which delivers an attacker-controlled parent process death signal (PR_SET_PDEATHSIG).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3848?
Linux kernel 2.4.35 and other versions allows local users to send arbitrary signals to a child process that is running at higher privileges by causing a setuid-root parent process to die, which delivers an attacker-controlled parent process death signal (PR_SET_PDEATHSIG).
How severe is CVE-2007-3848?
CVE-2007-3848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-3848 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3848?
CVE-2007-3848 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3848?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3848 published?
CVE-2007-3848 was published on 2007-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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