# CVE-2000-0164: The installation of Sun Internet Mail Server (SIMS) creates a world-readable file that allows local users to obtain passwords.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2000-10-13 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The installation of Sun Internet Mail Server (SIMS) creates a world-readable file that allows local users to obtain passwords.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=2000-02-15&msg=Pine.SOL.4.21.0002200031320.22675-100000%40klayman.hq.formus.pl
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1004

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