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CVE-2000-0638

HighPublished

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.

Published: Oct 13, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 11, 2000

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

4.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 90.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Sean MacGuire Big Brother 1.x - Directory TraversalExploit
Eric Hines · cgi · Jul 11, 2000

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