CVE-2002-1872

Name: CVE-2002-1872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1872 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 estimates a 5.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.95%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Sql Server	6.0
Microsoft	Sql Server	6.5
Microsoft	Sql Server	7.0
Microsoft	Sql Server	2000

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10542.phpBroken Link
http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdfBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6097Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10542.phpBroken Link
http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdfBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6097Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.

How severe is CVE-2002-1872?

CVE-2002-1872 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1872?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1872?

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Source: NVD / NIST