CVE-2001-1497
First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0.1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0.1-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1497?
CVE-2001-1497 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1497?
To fix CVE-2001-1497, users should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that is not affected.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1497?
CVE-2001-1497 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0 through 6.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1497 facilitate?
CVE-2001-1497 facilitates brute-force password guessing attacks by exposing password character types.
Is CVE-2001-1497 still relevant today?
CVE-2001-1497 is largely considered outdated as the affected versions of Internet Explorer are no longer supported.
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