CVE-2002-1872

7.5 HIGH

Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 through 2000, with SQL Authentication enabled, uses weak password encryption (XOR), which allows remote attackers to sniff and decrypt the password.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10542.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link

http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6097

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10542.php

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6097

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.2%

79th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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