## 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.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
--- | --- | --- | ---

## Affected Products

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.2.12

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.2.14

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.3.99

## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1072
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4186
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-03/0254.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95421263519558&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1072
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4186

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