CVE-2002-1657

HIGH

PostgreSQL - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0068
EPSS Percentile 71.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Classification

CWE
CWE-916
Status draft

Affected Products (1)

postgresql/postgresql

Timeline

Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026