Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2016-2550
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 4.5
**Description**
The issue allows local users to bypass file-descriptor limits, causing a denial of service due to memory consumption. This is achieved by leveraging incorrect tracking of descriptor ownership and sending each descriptor over a UNIX socket before closing it.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 4.5, update to version 4.5 or later to resolve the issue.