CVE-2003-0309
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CVE-2003-0309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass security zone restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via a web document with a large number of duplicate file:// or other requests that point to the program and open multiple file download dialogs, which eventually cause Internet Explorer to execute the program, as demonstrated using a large number of FRAME or IFRAME tags, aka the "File Download Dialog Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 49.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass security zone restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via a web document with a large number of duplicate file:// or other requests that point to the program and open multiple file download dialogs, which eventually cause Internet Explorer to execute the program, as demonstrated using a large number of FRAME or IFRAME tags, aka the "File Download Dialog Vulnerability."
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0.2800 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251788US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251788US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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