CVE-1999-0794

Description

Microsoft Excel does not warn a user when a macro is present in a Symbolic Link (SYLK) format file.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241902 vendor advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241900 vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-044 vendor advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241901 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0794?
CVE-1999-0794 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0794?
To fix CVE-1999-0794, 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-1999-0794 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-0794 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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