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List:       pgsql-bugs
Subject:    Re: [BUGS] BUG #4621: Password is shown on the terminal
From:       Bruce Momjian <bruce () momjian ! us>
Date:       2009-01-19 23:15:48
Message-ID: 200901192315.n0JNFmA29886 () momjian ! us
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Rizwan Akbar wrote:
> 
> The following bug has been logged online:
> 
> Bug reference:      4621
> Logged by:          Rizwan Akbar
> Email address:      rizwan.akbar@catalisse.com
> PostgreSQL version: 8.2
> Operating system:   Windows XP
> Description:        Password is shown on the terminal
> Details: 
> 
> Steps to reproduce: -
> 1) Take a dump of any database from the console.
> 2) Now restore the DB by using the following command and parameters.
> psql -U postgres testdb < D:\backups\jan1809.sql
> 3) When you press 'Enter' button, system asks for the password.
> 4) When you type password, it is shown in the plain text instead of in
> encrypted form or hidden from the user.
> 
> Expected Result: -
> 1) Password should be hidden or *s should be shown.
> 
> Note that I am using the Win XP with service pack 3.

Hmmm.  Please try specifying the file name with psql -f, rather than <.

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