CVE-2002-1657

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductPostgresql
PublishedDec 31, 2002
First seenDec 31, 2002
Weakness typeCWE-916CWE-916

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
postgresql postgresql7.3.19—

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