CVE-2000-1199 describes a vulnerability in PostgreSQL versions 6.3.2 and 6.5.3 where usernames and passwords are stored in plaintext within the pg_shadow and pg_pwd files. This allows an attacker with sufficient local privileges to access database credentials. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.6 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. While there is an ExploitDB entry (EDB-19875) detailing cleartext password exposure, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:postgresql:postgresql:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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