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CVE-2001-1497
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…
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | Versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | Versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 5.5, 6.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7592.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241323
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241400
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3563
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7592.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241323
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/241400
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3563