CVE-2000-0458

Summary

CVE-2000-0458 is a vulnerability affecting the IMP (Internet Mail Program) software, specifically the MSWordView application. This issue results in the creation of world-readable files in the /tmp directory by MSWordView. Consequently, other local users are able to access these files, potentially gaining access to sensitive information. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to security, as unauthorized access to confidential data can lead to various malicious activities. It is strongly recommended that affected systems are updated to mitigate this risk.

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