CVE-2000-0638

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 91.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 11, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0146.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0147.html
cve@mitrehttp://bb4.com/README.CHANGES
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1455
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4879
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0146.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0147.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bb4.com/README.CHANGES
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1455
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4879

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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-20068✓ verified
First seen Jul 11, 2000
Sean MacGuire Big Brother 1.x - Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0638?

CVE-2000-0638 is a none vulnerability published on July 11, 2000. 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.

When was CVE-2000-0638 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0638 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 11, 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-2000-0638 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0638 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0638?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0638, 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-2000-0638

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