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Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:472 Version: 2  Last Modified: 2005-09-20
Title: IE v6.0 (XP) Function Pointer Override Cross Domain Vulnerability
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.
Family: windows Class: vulnerability
Status: ACCEPTED Reference(s): CVE-2003-0815
Platform(s): Microsoft Windows XP Product(s): Microsoft Internet Explorer
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