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PostgreSQL Improper Authentication Vulnerability (CVE-2009-3231)

Description

The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.8 and 8.2 before 8.2.14, when using LDAP authentication with anonymous binds, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

Remediation

References

CVE-2009-3231

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Severity

Medium

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities CWE-287 CVE-2009-3231

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