Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Apr 23, 2000· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0338

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.

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Affected products

Concurrent Versions Software Project/Concurrent Versions Software2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:concurrent_versions_software_project:concurrent_versions_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:concurrent_versions_software_project:concurrent_versions_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136nvdBroken LinkExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/frames/nvdBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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