Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 2001
CVE-2001-1497
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 through 6.0 could allow local users to differentiate between alphanumeric and non-alphanumeric characters used in a password by pressing certain…
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CVSS
2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 through 6.0 could allow local users to differentiate between alphanumeric and non-alphanumeric characters used in a password by pressing certain control keys that jump between non-alphanumeric characters, which makes it easier to conduct a brute-force password guessing attack.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.0% · higher than 81% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
IE
IE · Microsoft
4.0; 4.0.1; 4.0.1; 4.1; 4.1; 4.1 · source: NVD
IE
Internet Explorer · Microsoft
4.0; 4.0.1; 4.0.1; 5.5; 5.5; 5.5; +1 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1497
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1497
www.iss.net
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7592.php
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241323
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241400
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3563
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