CVE-1999-1055

Description

Microsoft Excel 97 does not warn the user before executing worksheet functions, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands by using the CALL function to execute a malicious DLL, aka the Excel "CALL Vulnerability."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.73% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1737	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-018	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/179	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1055?: CVE-1999-1055 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1055?: To fix CVE-1999-1055, 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-1999-1055 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1055 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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