CVE-2000-0338 json
Concurrent Versions Software (CVS) uses predictable temporary file names for locking, which allows local users to cause a denial of service…
published 2000-04-23 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0337
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/1136 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19870)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19870 CVS 1.10.7 - Local Denial of Service dos, 2000-04-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-667 Improper Locking
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/1136
vdb-entry, broken-link, exploit, patch, third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl
mailing-list, broken-link, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0338
- NVD CVE-2000-0338
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