CVE-2002-1657

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20215 vdb entry broken link
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111402558115859&w=2 mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111403050902165&w=2 mailing list
http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-admin/2002-08/msg00253.php mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1657?
CVE-2002-1657 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1657?
To fix CVE-2002-1657, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1657 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1657 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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