CVE-1999-0354

Description

Internet Explorer 4.x or 5.x with Word 97 allows arbitrary execution of Visual Basic programs to the IE client through the Word 97 template, which doesn't warn the user that the template contains executable content. Also applies to Outlook when the client views a malicious email message.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.07% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-002	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0354?: CVE-1999-0354 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0354?: To fix CVE-1999-0354, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-0354 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-0354 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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