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CVE-2002-1657

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2002-12-31 Modified: 2026-06-16

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 Platforms

Postgresql Postgresql

Weakness Type

CWE-916, CWE-916

References