How severe is CVE-2007-3850?

CVE-2007-3850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-3850 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3850?

CVE-2007-3850 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3850?

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

When was CVE-2007-3850 published?

CVE-2007-3850 was published on 2007-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3850

CVE-2007-3850 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2007-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The eHCA driver in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.22, when running on PowerPC, does not properly map userspace resources, which allows local users to read portions of physical address space.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3850?: The eHCA driver in Linux kernel 2.6 before 2.6.22, when running on PowerPC, does not properly map userspace resources, which allows local users to read portions of physical address space.
How severe is CVE-2007-3850?: CVE-2007-3850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-3850 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3850?: CVE-2007-3850 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3850?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3850 published?: CVE-2007-3850 was published on 2007-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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