CVE-2003-1328 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass cross-domain security restrictions in Internet Explorer via the showHelp function to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2003-1328?
CVE-2003-1328 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 1 Sep 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
The showHelp() function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 supports certain types of pluggable protocols that allow remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and execute arbitrary code, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with ShowHelp functionality."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1328?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1328?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1328 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-1328 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1328 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p598-2cg3-8qjf.