CVE-2003-0815

Description

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 17.01% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-021.shtml	third party advisory government resource
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106321757619047&w=2	mailing list
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2003-09/0150.html	mailing list
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A351	vdb entry signature
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13676	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A472	vdb entry signature
http://www.osvdb.org/7889	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-048	vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1007687	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/337086	mailing list
http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/LinkillerSaveRef/LinkillerSaveRef-Content.HTM
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A353	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A359	vdb entry signature
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106322542104656&w=2	mailing list
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A356	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9014	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/Linkiller/Linkiller-Content.HTM
http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/LinkillerJPU/LinkillerJPU-Content.HTM
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A357	vdb entry signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A352	vdb entry signature
http://www.osvdb.org/7888	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/10192	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0815?: CVE-2003-0815 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0815?: To fix CVE-2003-0815, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0815 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0815 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.