CVE-1999-0717 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

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.

All Microsoft Excel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jxqq-qrjv-6cm9.

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