How severe is CVE-2007-3852?

CVE-2007-3852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3852?

CVE-2007-3852 primarily affects Sysstat. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3852?

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

When was CVE-2007-3852 published?

CVE-2007-3852 was published on 2007-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3852

CVE-2007-3852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sysstat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sysstat
Published: 2007-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The init script (sysstat.in) in sysstat 5.1.2 up to 7.1.6 creates /tmp/sysstat.run insecurely, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3852?: The init script (sysstat.in) in sysstat 5.1.2 up to 7.1.6 creates /tmp/sysstat.run insecurely, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2007-3852?: CVE-2007-3852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3852?: CVE-2007-3852 primarily affects Sysstat. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3852 published?: CVE-2007-3852 was published on 2007-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysstat:sysstat:7.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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