PT-2002-2594 · Microsoft · Sql Server

Published 2002-12-31 · Updated 2024-02-14 · CVE-2002-1872

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.0

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft SQL Server versions 6.0 through 2000

Description The issue allows remote attackers to sniff and decrypt passwords due to the use of weak password encryption (XOR) when SQL Authentication is enabled.

Recommendations For Microsoft SQL Server versions 6.0 through 2000, consider disabling SQL Authentication or restricting its use to minimize the risk of exploitation until a more secure authentication method can be implemented.

Fix

Inadequate Encryption Strength

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Related Identifiers

CVE-2002-1872

Affected Products

Sql Server

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1872 · Security Note
• http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361 · Vendor Advisory
• http://nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdf · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/6097 · Note
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/10542.php · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/71368 · Telegram Post