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CVE-2002-1657

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Published: Dec 31, 2002Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Postgresql
1 product
Postgresql
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Postgresql
Version 7.3.19

Related CWEs

CWE-916
Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort
The product generates a hash for a password, but it uses a scheme that does not provide a sufficient level of computational effort that would make password cracking attacks infeasible or expensive.

References (8)

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