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CVE-2000-0338

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Published: Apr 23, 2000Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Concurrent Versions Software Project
1 product
Concurrent Versions Software
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Concurrent Versions Software
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-667
Improper Locking
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.

References (4)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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