CVE-2000-0338
MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: October 13, 2000 at 04:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 16, 2026 at 09:51 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorConcurrent Versions Software
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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%
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.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (2)
VDB Entryx_refsource_BIDBroken LinkExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136Mailing Listx_refsource_BUGTRAQBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.plCVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- LOW
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-667
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