CVE-2000-0531: Linux gpm program allows local users to cause a denial of service by flooding the /dev/gpmctl device with STREAM sockets
Summary
Linux gpm program allows local users to cause a denial of service by flooding the /dev/gpmctl device with STREAM sockets.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:50.982Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0409.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-045.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1377
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.10006201453090.1812-200000%40apollo.aci.com.pl
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5010
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0409.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-045.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1377
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.LNX.4.10.10006201453090.1812-200000%40apollo.aci.com.pl
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5010