#VU111802 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in PostgreSQL - CVE-2002-1657

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#VU111802 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in PostgreSQL - CVE-2002-1657

Published: January 16, 2025 / Updated: June 23, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU111802
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2002-1657
CWE-ID: CWE-916
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Software vendor:
PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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