CVE-2000-0638

Name: CVE-2000-0638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-07-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0638 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. bb-hostsvc.sh in Big Brother 1.4h1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the HOSTSVC parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

bb-hostsvc.sh in Big Brother 1.4h1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the HOSTSVC parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.11%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.0
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.1
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.2
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.3
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.3b
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4g
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4h
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.4h1
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.09b
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.09c
Sean Macguire	Big Brother	1.09d

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0638?

bb-hostsvc.sh in Big Brother 1.4h1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack on the HOSTSVC parameter.

How severe is CVE-2000-0638?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0638 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0638?

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