CVE-1999-0719 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Guile plugin in Gnumeric by tricking users into opening malicious files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0719?
CVE-1999-0719 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Guile plugin for the Gnumeric spreadsheet package allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0719?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Gnumeric.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0719?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0719 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-1999-0719 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0719 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2m6f-mg5g-38jv.