CVE-2002-1872 Weak cryptography in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Jun 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can sniff and decrypt SQL Server passwords due to weak XOR encryption when SQL Authentication is enabled.

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-2002-1872?

CVE-2002-1872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, published on 28 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 through 2000, with SQL Authentication enabled, uses weak password encryption (XOR), which allows remote attackers to sniff and decrypt the password.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1872 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1872 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1872 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pp2f-p95f-2xhx.