CVE-2000-0184

Summary

CVE-2000-0184 is a vulnerability affecting Linux systems that involves the printtool utility. This weakness allows local attackers to access printer share passwords due to the printtool's misconfiguration. Printer configuration files are set to be world-readable, making sensitive information accessible to unauthorized users. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to printing services and potentially other parts of the system. It is crucial for Linux administrators to update their systems to address this issue and secure their printer configuration files.

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