CVE-1999-0717 Security feature bypass in n/a
A remote attacker can disable the virus warning mechanism in Microsoft Excel 97, bypassing security protections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0717?
CVE-1999-0717 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote attacker can disable the virus warning mechanism in Microsoft Excel 97.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0717?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0717?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxqq-qrjv-6cm9.