CVE-2000-0458

Summary

CVE-2000-0458 is a vulnerability affecting the IMP (Internet Messaging Program) software, specifically the MSWordView application. The issue allows local users to access world-readable files created by MSWordView in the /tmp directory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The files are not intended to be publicly accessible and their unintended exposure constitutes a security risk. The vulnerability is significant because it enables unauthorized access to data that may be confidential or private. Users of IMP are advised to take appropriate security measures, such as changing file permissions or disabling the MSWordView application, to mitigate this risk.

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