CVE-2003-0815
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read...
CVE-2003-0815 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Ie, published January 14, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 18.7%, the 97th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 18.7%EPSS, 97th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2003-0815- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2003-0815- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0806No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0806- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-x5h5-m6w2-8cgvNo score
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read...
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.
- Record
GHSA-x5h5-m6w2-8cgv- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-021.shtml
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=106321757619047&w=2
derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2003-09/0150.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A351
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13676
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osvdb.org/7889
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-048
securitytracker.com/id?1007687
securityfocus.com/archive/1/337086
safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/LinkillerSaveRef/LinkillerSaveRef-Content.HTM
secunia.com/advisories/10192
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0815
github.com/advisories/GHSA-x5h5-m6w2-8cgv