Vulnerability Details : CVE-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 service by requesting a large number of sockets.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Threat overview for CVE-2000-0227
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
80
IPs affected by CVE-2000-0227 18
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Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2000-0227
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2000-0227
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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2.9
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NIST |
References for CVE-2000-0227
Products affected by CVE-2000-0227
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.3.99:pre2:*:*:*:*:*:*