7889 : Microsoft IE createTextRange Security Bypass (LinKiller)
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-11-11

Keywords

aka the "Function Pointer Override Cross Domain" vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a user accesses a malicious web site, which hijacks the 'document.body.createTextRange' method and may disclose arbitrary file information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
Disable active scripting.

Products

Microsoft Corporation	Internet Explorer	5.x
		6.0
		6.0 SP1

References

ISS X-Force ID: 13676
CVE ID: 2003-0815 (see also: NVD)
OVAL ID: 351 352 353 356 357 359 472
Related OSVDB ID: 7888
Bugtraq ID: 9014
Keyword: aka the "Function Pointer Override Cross Domain" vulnerability Linkiller LinkillerJPU LinkillerSaveRef
Mail List Post: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=106321757619047&w=2
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=106324172422227&w=2
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=106329350602439&w=2
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2003-09/0150.html
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS03-048
CIAC Advisory: o-021

Credit

Liu Die Yu - liudieyuinchinayahoo.com.cn - Personal Page

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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