Password Protection Flaw in Microsoft Money by Microsoft

CVE-2000-0777

Summary

The password protection feature in Microsoft Money is susceptible to a flaw that enables the storage of user passwords in plaintext. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers who have physical access to the computer, allowing them to easily retrieve the sensitive data without any authentication. Due to the nature of plaintext storage, any unauthorized individual with access to the system could compromise user accounts, leading to potential financial and personal data breaches.

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