CVE-2000-0227
published 2000-03-23CVE-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…
PriorityP411low2.1CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCNINAP
EXPLOIT
EPSS
0.77%
51.0th percentile
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.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | — | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | — | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | — | — |
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VulDB
Linux Kernel 2.2.12/2.2.14/2.3.99 Domain Socket wmem_max denial of service (EDB-19818 / XFDB-4186)
vuldb·2026-04-21·CVSS 2.1
CVE-2000-0227 [LOW] Linux Kernel 2.2.12/2.2.14/2.3.99 Domain Socket wmem_max denial of service (EDB-19818 / XFDB-4186)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.12/2.2.14/2.3.99. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Domain Socket Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument wmem_max results in denial of service.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0227. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
GHSA
GHSA-9q58-rgq9-hrfr: The Linux 2
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-2000-0227 [LOW] GHSA-9q58-rgq9-hrfr: The Linux 2
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.
No detection rules found.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.htmlhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1072https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4186http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.htmlhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1072https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4186
2000-03-23
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