CVE-2003-0202 json
The (1) halstead and (2) gather_stats scripts in metrics 1.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on tempora…
published 2004-03-16 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0197
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 27%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The (1) halstead and (2) gather_stats scripts in metrics 1.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Patch / fix
- debian.org/security/2003/dsa-279 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
debian.org
/security/2003/dsa-279
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/7293
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/11734
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0202
- NVD CVE-2003-0202
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