CVE-2000-0338

MEDIUMNVD 5.5Weaponized

5.5

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.

CVSS v3: 5.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 79.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 23, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1136
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?content=/templates/archive.pike%3Flist%3D1%26msg%3D20000423174038.A520%40clico.pl

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19870✓ verified
First seen Apr 23, 2000
CVS 1.10.7 - Local Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2000-0338?

CVE-2000-0338 is a medium vulnerability published on April 23, 2000. 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.

When was CVE-2000-0338 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0338 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 23, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0338 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0338 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 79.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2000-0338?

CVE-2000-0338 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0338?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0338, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0338

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