CVE-1999-1474

Published Dec 31, 1999 microsoft

Overview

CVE-1999-1474 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft powerpoint. It was published on December 31, 1999.

Technical Description

PowerPoint 95 and 97 allows remote attackers to cause an application to be run automatically without prompting the user, possibly through the slide show, when the document is opened in browsers such as Internet Explorer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update powerpoint to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/powerpoint.asp Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179 Ref www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/powerpoint.asp Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1474?

CVE-1999-1474 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft powerpoint. It was published on December 31, 1999.

How severe is CVE-1999-1474?

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