CVE-2000-0338 EXPLOIT
5.5
MEDIUM · CVSS 3.1 · EPSS 1.4% (pctl 71)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
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.
Scoring
| CVSS | 5.5 (MEDIUM, v3.1) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| EPSS | 1.37% — more likely to be exploited than 71% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-667 |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2000-04-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| concurrent versions software project | concurrent versions software |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | CVS 1.10.7 - Local Denial of Service | 2000-04-23 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136
- http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136
- http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl
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