CVE-1999-1055

HIGH7.5/ 10.0
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Published: December 31, 1999 at 05:00 AM
Modified: April 3, 2025 at 01:03 AM
Source: cve@mitre.org

Vulnerability 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."

CVSS Metrics

Base Score
7.5
Severity
HIGH
Vector String
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weaknesses (CWE)

NVD-CWE-Other
Source: nvd@nist.gov

References & Intelligence

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/179
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-018
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1737
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/179
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-018
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1737
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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