Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2008-5300
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel version 2.6.28
**Description**
The issue allows local users to cause a denial of service, resulting in a "soft lockup" and process loss. This occurs when a large number of `sendmsg` function calls are made, which does not block during AF UNIX garbage collection and triggers an OOM condition.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel version 2.6.28, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the `sendmsg` function to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, monitor system resources to prevent OOM conditions. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.