Vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server

CVE-2002-1872

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.

EPSS: 0.059 (92.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_XF)
  • cve@mitre.org (Broken Link, Vendor Advisory, mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1872?
CVE-2002-1872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, classified under Inadequate Encryption Strength. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2002-12-31.
How severe is CVE-2002-1872?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2002-1872 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.