VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2000-0338

CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM

EPSS probability1.37%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2000-04-23

Last modified2026-06-16

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

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-667: Improper Locking

Primary references

cve@mitre.org — Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
cve@mitre.org — Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry