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CVE-2000-0227

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.77%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2000-03-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2000-0227
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.77%
Linux

Original NVD 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.