CVE-2003-0815

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability97. percentile18.7%

Product

Microsoft Internet Explorer

PublishedFeb 3, 2004

First seenFeb 3, 2004

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-048

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft internet_explorer	5.0.1, 5.5, 6.0	—
microsoft ie	6.0	—

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