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CVE-2000-0338

5.5 · MEDIUM

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 u…

Published Apr 23, 2000concurrent_versions_software_projectCWE-667EPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2000-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting concurrent_versions_software_project concurrent_versions_software. It was published on April 23, 2000 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from concurrent_versions_software_project. Update concurrent_versions_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1136Refwww.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.plRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1136Refwww.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0338?

CVE-2000-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting concurrent_versions_software_project concurrent_versions_software. It was published on April 23, 2000 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2000-0338?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0338?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from concurrent_versions_software_project. Update concurrent_versions_software to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0338?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2000-0338 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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