PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3 pg_shadow/pg_pwd cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file pg_shadow/pg_pwd. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-1199. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3 (Database Software). This affects an unknown part of the file pg_shadow/pg_pwd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 08/31/2001 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-1199. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1555 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4364), Exploit-DB (19875) and SecurityFocus (BID 1139†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/23/2000 🔍
08/31/2001 +495 days 🔍
08/31/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/08/2014 +4694 days 🔍
10/07/2024 +3744 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-1199 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17265
X-Force: 4364 - PostgreSQL stores usernames and passwords in plain text
SecurityFocus: 1139 - PostgreSQL Cleartext Passwords Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2014 16:05
Updated: 10/07/2024 10:49
Changes: 07/08/2014 16:05 (48), 06/03/2018 10:49 (7), 10/07/2024 10:49 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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