Severity: Core dump
Frequency: Unusual
PostgreSQL Version: 7.4.0 release
Platform:
Solaris 8
gmake 3.80
gcc 3.23
440mhz UltraSparc III
Netra T1/105
Reproducability: 100% on this machine and an identical one.
Not yet tested on other machines running Solaris 8.
Summary: attempting to connect via MD5 authentication as a user
who has no password triggers a core dump of Postmaster.
Steps to Reproduce:
1) set localhost authentication to MD5
2) set up a new user without setting a password.
3) attempt to connect as that user.
Core dump file is available. Strace can also be done if desired.
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-Josh Berkus
Aglio Database Solutions
San Francisco