CVE-2003-0202

CVE-2003-0202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brian Renaud Metrics with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0202?
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.
How severe is CVE-2003-0202?
CVE-2003-0202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0202 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0202?
CVE-2003-0202 affects Brian Renaud Metrics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0202?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0202 published?
CVE-2003-0202 was published on 2004-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)