CVE-2001-1497
Low
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.
SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Internet Explorer
PublishedDec 31, 2001
First seenDec 31, 2001
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft internet_explorer | 4.0, 4.0.1, 5.5, 6.0 | — |
| microsoft ie | 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.1 | — |
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