CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0680

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVS server version 1.10.8 does not properly restrict users from creating arbitrary Checkin.prog or Update.prog programs. This allows remote CVS committers to modify or create Trojan horse programs with the Checkin.prog or Update.prog names, then perform a CVS commit action.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to the introduction of malicious software by remote users, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the CVS server to the latest version and implement appropriate access restrictions for users to prevent the creation of unauthorized programs.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The CVS 1.10.8 server does not properly restrict users from creating arbitrary Checkin.prog or Update.prog programs, which allows remote CVS committers to modify or create Trojan horse programs with the Checkin.prog or Update.prog names, then performing a CVS commit action.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS