VulnerabilityModified
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.
LOW 2.1EPSS 0.77%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.77%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 LOWAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
- EPSS
- 0.77% probability · 54th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- linux/linux kernel
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1072
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4186
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1072
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4186
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.