CVE-2002-1872

HIGHNVD 7.5

7.5

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.

CVSS v3: 7.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 76.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10542.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdf
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6097
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298361
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10542.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/tp-SQL2000.pdf
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6097

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2002-1872?

CVE-2002-1872 is a high vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. 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.

When was CVE-2002-1872 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1872 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-1872 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1872 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 76.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-1872?

CVE-2002-1872 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1872?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1872, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-1872

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