CVE-2000-0338

Name: CVE-2000-0338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-04-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-667

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Concurrent Versions Software Project	Concurrent Versions Software	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.plBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.plBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0338?

How severe is CVE-2000-0338?

CVE-2000-0338 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0338?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST