Vulnerability Database

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Total vulnerabilities in the database

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.

  • Published: Dec 31, 2002
  • Updated: May 9, 2024
  • CVE: CVE-2002-1657
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.5
  • AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
postgresql / postgresql 7.3.19 7.3.19.x