CVE-1999-1400 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass the password-protected Economist screen saver to access files by launching Internet Explorer while the screen is locked.
- 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-1999-1400?
CVE-1999-1400 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. 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 Economist screen saver 1999 with the "Password Protected" option enabled allows users with physical access to the machine to bypass the screen saver and read files by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1400?
It affects 1 product.
Products include The Economist the Economist 1999 Screen Saver.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1400?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1400 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1400 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1400 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7cw7-fpf7-gx4h.