CVE-2000-0338 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can cause denial of service in CVS by exploiting predictable temporary file names to create lock directories before legitimate users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0338?
CVE-2000-0338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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: CWE-667
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0338?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Concurrent Versions Software Project Concurrent Versions Software.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0338?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0338 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0338 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0338 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fxq-3r3p-42m4.