CVE-1999-1236

Summary

CVE-1999-1236 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Anywhere Mail Server version 2.3.1. The issue lies in the way the software stores passwords, which are kept in plaintext in the msgboxes.dbf file. This puts local users at risk, as they can potentially extract the passwords and use them to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability highlights the importance of implementing secure password storage mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

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