#VU111806 Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-2000-1199

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#VU111806 Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-2000-1199

Published: December 19, 2017 / Updated: June 23, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU111806
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2000-1199
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Software vendor:
PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

PostgreSQL stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in (1) pg_shadow and (2) pg_pwd, which allows attackers with sufficient privileges to gain access to databases.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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