CVE-2000-0227: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-0227: The Linux 2.2.x kernel does not restrict the number of Unix domain sockets as defined by the wmem_max param...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2000-0227 is an old Linux 2.2.x local denial-of-service issue. A user with local access could consume resources by creating many Unix domain sockets, potentially making the host unstable or unavailable. Exposure is mainly legacy systems still running Linux 2.2.x with local users, shared shell access, or local untrusted workloads. The bundle does not identify affected distributions or fixed versions. Prioritize if any business-critical legacy Linux 2.2.x hosts remain. For modern estates, urgency is likely low, but confirm through asset inventory rather than assumption. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems still running Linux 2.2.x kernels.; Check historical vendor or distribution guidance for the appropriate fixed kernel.; Remove or isolate obsolete Linux 2.2.x systems where possible..

Prepared: Jul 12, 2026, 06:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context

These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.

ATT&CK lookup starting points

Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.

cve · low confidence lookup

CVE-2000-0227 mapping review

Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.

Open ATT&CK lookup

Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 12, 2000, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.

0CVSS vectors

0Timeline events

0ADP providers

2Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
linux-domain-socket-dos(4186)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/an/an/aListed

Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.