Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2003-0202 is a local file overwrite issue in metrics 1.0. Two scripts, halstead and gather_stats, use temporary files unsafely, allowing a local user to redirect writes through symlinks. Business risk depends on whether this old package exists on systems with untrusted local accounts. Exposure is likely narrow: systems running metrics 1.0, particularly older Linux or Debian-derived environments referenced by DSA-279. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated because the issue requires local user access. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize remediation where metrics 1.0 remains on shared systems, build servers, research hosts, or any environment with local multi-user access. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for metrics 1.0 and the halstead or gather_stats scripts.; Review Debian DSA-279 and vendor guidance for fixed packages or retirement advice.; Restrict local shell access on systems where metrics 1.0 remains installed..
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- metrics-tmpfile-symlink(11734)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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