CVE-2001-1497
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CVE-2001-1497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Ie | 4.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Ie | 4.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 4.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
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