CVE-2024-55889

Summary

CVE-1999-1275 is a vulnerability affecting Lotus cc:Mail release 8. The issue lies in the software's handling of passwords, where the postoffice password is stored in plaintext in a hidden file with insecure permissions. This means that local users can access and exploit this file, thereby gaining elevated privileges within the system. This vulnerability could potentially lead to significant security risks if not addressed properly.

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