CVE-2000-0164

Summary

CVE-2000-0164 is a vulnerability affecting Sun Internet Mail Server (SIMS). Upon installation, SIMS creates a world-readable file that unfortunately contains password information, posing a significant security risk for local users who can easily access this file to obtain passwords. This issue grants unauthorized access to sensitive information, increasing the vulnerability of the system to potential attacks. The creation of this file during the installation process is a critical oversight that exposes the system to potential security threats. It is strongly recommended for users to either patch or upgrade their SIMS installation to mitigate this risk.

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