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Mar 8, 2022 · Fundamentals

Understanding How the Linux Kernel Handles 0.0.0.0 (INADDR_ANY) Binding

This article explains the Linux kernel’s internal process for binding a server socket to 0.0.0.0 (INADDR_ANY), covering the bind operation, handshake handling, and how the kernel matches incoming packets, with illustrative C code snippets.