CVE-2000-0227 json
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 t…
published 2000-03-23 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0226
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 55%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19818)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19818 Linux Kernel 2.2.12/2.2.14/2.3.99 (RedHat 6.x) - Socket Denial of Service dos, 2000-03-23
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.html
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/4186
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/1072
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0227
- NVD CVE-2000-0227
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