CVE-2000-0227

Linux Linux Kernel — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00167
  • Published: 2000-03-23T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Linux
  • Products: Linux Kernel
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0227 — The Linux 2.2.x kernel does not restrict the number of Unix domain sockets as defined by the wmem_max parameter, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by requesting a large number of sockets. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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The Linux 2.2.x kernel does not restrict the number of Unix domain sockets as defined by the wmem_max parameter, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by requesting a large number of sockets.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Linux Kernel by Linux (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.

Mitigation: Apply the latest vendor patch or update to a fixed version; disable vulnerable modules where possible.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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