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CVE-2003-0815
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read arbitrary files by (1) modifying the createTextRange method and using CreateLink, as demonstrated using LinkillerSaveRef, LinkillerJPU, and Linkiller, or (2) modifying the createRange method and using the FIND dialog to select text, as demonstrated using Findeath, aka the "Function Pointer Override Cross Domain" vulnerability.
Published: Feb 3, 2004
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (9)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | ie | 6.0 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.0.1 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.0.1 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.0.1 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.0.1 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.5 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.5 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 5.5 |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | 6.0 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-x5h5-m6w2-8cgv
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read...
References (44)
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106321757619047&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106322542104656&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10192
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1007687
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-021.shtml
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2003-09/0150.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/7888
- http://www.osvdb.org/7889
- http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/Linkiller/Linkiller-Content.HTM
- http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/LinkillerJPU/LinkillerJPU-Content.HTM
- http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/LinkillerSaveRef/LinkillerSaveRef-Content.HTM
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/337086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9014 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-048
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13676
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
7.5 / 10
EPSS Score
18.74%
Top 3% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
35.6 / 100
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