CVE-2000-0227

Low

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2000-03-23
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

References

4 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2000-0227?

    CVE-2000-0227 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2000-0227 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2000-0227?

    CVE-2000-0227 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-0227?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2000-0227 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2000-0227 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2000-0227 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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