CVE-2015-3167

postgresql: pgcrypto has multiple error messages for decryption with an incorrect key.

Published Nov 20, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
contrib/pgcrypto in PostgreSQL before 9.0.20, 9.1.x before 9.1.16, 9.2.x before 9.2.11, 9.3.x before 9.3.7, and 9.4.x before 9.4.2 uses different error responses when an incorrect key is used, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain the key via a brute force attack.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-227-1 postgresql-8.4 update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3269-1 postgresql-9.1 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3269-2 postgresql-9.1 regression update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3270-1 postgresql-9.4 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-3245 contrib/pgcrypto in PostgreSQL before 9.0.20, 9.1.x before 9.1.16, 9.2.x before 9.2.11, 9.3.x before 9.3.7, and 9.4.x before 9.4.2 uses different error responses when an incorrect key is used, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain the key via a brute force attack.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2621-1 PostgreSQL vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 AM
Reserved
Apr 10, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 20, 2019, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 22, 2015, 12:00 AM