high7.5
CVE-2002-1657
PostgreSQL uses the username for a salt when generating passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
Impact
PostgreSQL uses the username for a salt when generating passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | Version 7.3.19 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-admin/2002-08/msg00253.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111402558115859&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111403050902165&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20215
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-admin/2002-08/msg00253.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111402558115859&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111403050902165&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20215