CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0815

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read arbitrary files by modifying the createTextRange or createRange method. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may lead to unauthorized access to data.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to data leaks and other attacks that could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain access to internal systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider switching to a more secure web browser.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS