CVE-1999-1236

Summary

CVE-1999-1236 refers to a vulnerability in Internet Anywhere Mail Server 2.3.1 where passwords are stored in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file. This issue puts local users at risk, as they can potentially extract these passwords and leverage them to gain elevated privileges within the system. The availability of plaintext passwords in this file is a significant security concern, as it undermines the intended security measures and leaves the system vulnerable to unauthorized access.

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