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CVE-2002-1657
PostgreSQL uses the username for a salt when generating passwords,...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
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Affected Vendor
postgresql
View all reports →Affected Software
postgresql
Vulnerable Versions:
7.3.19
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 22nd, 2005
Last Modified:
January 16th, 2025
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.