CVE-1999-1055 describes a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 97 where the application fails to warn users before executing worksheet functions. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, specifically by using the CALL function to run malicious DLLs. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over a network with low complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
97CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:97:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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