CVE-2000-0227

Low

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.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMar 23, 2000
First seenMar 23, 2000

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel2.2.12, 2.2.14, 2.3.99—

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