High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Dec 31, 2002· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2002-1657
CVE-2002-1657
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.3.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.3.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-admin/2002-08/msg00253.phpnvdMailing List
- marc.infonvdMailing List
- marc.infonvdMailing List
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20215nvdBroken LinkVDB Entry
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