7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0817

First published: Wed Jan 14 2004(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions and read arbitrary files via an XML object.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0817?

    CVE-2003-0817 has a medium severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to bypass security zone restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0817?

    To fix CVE-2003-0817, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-0817?

    CVE-2003-0817 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 through 6 SP1.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-0817?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2003-0817 include unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the victim's machine.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0817?

    A workaround for CVE-2003-0817 includes disabling unnecessary ActiveX controls and utilizing stricter security zone settings.

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