Brian Renaud Metrics 1.0 halstead/gather_stats symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Brian Renaud Metrics 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file halstead/gather_stats. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-0202. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Brian Renaud Metrics 1.0. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file halstead/gather_stats. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 04/15/2004 by Paul Szabo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-0202 since 04/04/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15116 (Debian DSA-279-1 : metrics - insecure temporary file creation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11734), Tenable (15116) and SecurityFocus (BID 7293†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 15116
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-279-1 : metrics - insecure temporary file creation
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OpenVAS ID: 53348
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 279-1 (metrics)
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04/15/2004 +374 days 🔍
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10/15/2014 +3668 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Paul Szabo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0202 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0202
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21744
X-Force: 11734
SecurityFocus: 7293 - Metrics Insecure Local File Creation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 18:04
Updated: 04/26/2019 20:11
Changes: 10/15/2014 18:04 (64), 04/26/2019 20:11 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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