CVE-2003-0815 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Internet Explorer zone restrictions to read arbitrary local files by exploiting function pointer overrides in specific methods.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0815?
CVE-2003-0815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 14 Jan 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0815?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0815?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0815 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-0815 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0815 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5h5-m6w2-8cgv.