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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.3.2 (including) | 6.3.2 (including) |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.5.3 (including) | 6.5.3 (including) |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=95659987018649\u0026w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4364
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=95659987018649\u0026w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1139
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4364