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Case File

CVE-2001-1497

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 2.05%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-12-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Microsoft.

CVE
CVE-2001-1497
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
2.05%
Microsoft

Original NVD 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.