How severe is CVE-2007-3919?

CVE-2007-3919 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3919?

CVE-2007-3919 primarily affects Xensource Inc Xen. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3919?

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

When was CVE-2007-3919 published?

CVE-2007-3919 was published on 2007-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3919

CVE-2007-3919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xensource Inc Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Xensource Inc Xen
Published: 2007-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

(1) xenbaked and (2) xenmon.py in Xen 3.1 and earlier allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/xenq-shm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3919?: (1) xenbaked and (2) xenmon.py in Xen 3.1 and earlier allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/xenq-shm.
How severe is CVE-2007-3919?: CVE-2007-3919 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3919?: CVE-2007-3919 primarily affects Xensource Inc Xen. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3919?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3919 published?: CVE-2007-3919 was published on 2007-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:xensource_inc:xen:3.0.3_0_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xensource_inc:xen:3.0.3_0_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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