CVE-2002-1872: Weak Encryption
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server | =7.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2000 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2000-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =7.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =7.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =6.5 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =7.0-sp2 | |
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.5 | ||
| =7.0 | ||
| =7.0-sp1 | ||
| =7.0-sp2 | ||
| =7.0-sp3 | ||
| =7.0-sp4 | ||
| =2000 | ||
| =2000-sp1 | ||
| =2000-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1872?
CVE-2002-1872 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1872?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1872, it is recommended to disable SQL Authentication or upgrade to a version of SQL Server that uses stronger password encryption.
Which versions of Microsoft SQL Server are affected by CVE-2002-1872?
CVE-2002-1872 affects Microsoft SQL Server versions 6.0 through 2000, including various service packs.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-1872?
CVE-2002-1872 allows attackers to sniff and decrypt weakly encrypted passwords, enabling unauthorized access to the database.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1872?
A workaround for CVE-2002-1872 includes using integrated Windows authentication instead of SQL Authentication.
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