High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Dec 31, 2002· Updated Apr 16, 2026

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.

Affected products

PostgreSQL/PostgreSQL
cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:7.3.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

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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