How severe is CVE-2007-5907?

CVE-2007-5907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5907?

CVE-2007-5907 affects Xensource Inc Xen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5907?

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

When was CVE-2007-5907 published?

CVE-2007-5907 was published on 2007-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5907

CVE-2007-5907 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xensource Inc Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Xensource Inc Xen
Published: 2007-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xen 3.1.1 does not prevent modification of the CR4 TSC from applications, which allows pv guests to cause a denial of service (crash).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5907?: Xen 3.1.1 does not prevent modification of the CR4 TSC from applications, which allows pv guests to cause a denial of service (crash).
How severe is CVE-2007-5907?: CVE-2007-5907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5907?: CVE-2007-5907 affects Xensource Inc Xen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5907?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5907 published?: CVE-2007-5907 was published on 2007-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xensource_inc:xen:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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