CVE-2002-1657 Weak cryptography in n/a
PostgreSQL uses the username as a password salt, weakening password security and facilitating brute-force attacks against user credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1657?
CVE-2002-1657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 22 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-916
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1657?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postgresql Postgresql.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1657?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1657 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1657 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1657 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Postgresql Postgresql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjwv-wcj8-hxqj.