CVE-2000-0227

Summary

CVE-2000-0227 is a vulnerability affecting the Linux 2.2.x kernel. This issue allows local users to request an excessive number of Unix domain sockets, beyond the limit set by the wmem_max parameter. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can cause a denial of service condition, potentially overwhelming system resources and disrupting critical services. This can lead to significant downtime and reduced system performance, making it an important security concern for Linux systems running this kernel version.

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