CVE-2001-0597

Name: CVE-2001-0597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-08-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0597 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Zetetic Secure Tool for Recalling Important Passwords (STRIP) 0.5 and earlier for the PalmOS allows a local attacker to recover passwords via a brute force attack. This attack is made feasible by STRIP's use of SysRandom, which is seeded by TimeGetTicks, and an implementation flaw which vastly reduces the password 'search space'.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zetetic Secure Tool for Recalling Important Passwords (STRIP) 0.5 and earlier for the PalmOS allows a local attacker to recover passwords via a brute force attack. This attack is made feasible by STRIP's use of SysRandom, which is seeded by TimeGetTicks, and an implementation flaw which vastly reduces the password 'search space'.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zetetic Enterprises	Strip	<= 0.5
Zetetic Enterprises	Strip	0.3
Zetetic Enterprises	Strip	0.4

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0169.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2567Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6362
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0169.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2567Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6362

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0597?

How severe is CVE-2001-0597?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0597 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0597?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST