CVE-2000-0338

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: April 23, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Concurrent Versions Software (CVS) uses predictable temporary file names for locking, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating the lock directory before it is created for use by a legitimate CVS user.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.3%

79th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-667

Affected Vendors

concurrent_versions_software_project

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