CVE-2001-1497

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.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.79% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3563	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241400	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241323	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7592.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1497?: CVE-2001-1497 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1497?: To fix CVE-2001-1497, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1497 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1497 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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