CVE-2003-0815

CVE-2003-0815 describes a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 SP1 and earlier versions, allowing remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read arbitrary files. This "Function Pointer Override Cross Domain" flaw could be exploited by manipulating createTextRange or createRange methods. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it poses a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While no active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is explicitly noted, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion with over 10 mentions, indicating considerable attention despite its age.