What is the severity of CVE-1999-0354?

CVE-1999-0354 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary execution of Visual Basic programs.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0354?

To fix CVE-1999-0354, users should update their versions of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Word as recommended by Microsoft security updates.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0354?

CVE-1999-0354 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and 5.0 and Microsoft Word 97.

What impact does CVE-1999-0354 have on my system?

CVE-1999-0354 can lead to unauthorized execution of scripts and code, potentially compromising system security.

Can CVE-1999-0354 be exploited through email?

Yes, CVE-1999-0354 can be exploited by viewing a malicious email in Outlook that contains a template with executable content.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0354

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/11/1999

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0354

First published: Mon Nov 01 1999(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 4.x or 5.x with Word 97 allows arbitrary execution of Visual Basic programs to the IE client through the Word 97 template, which doesn't warn the user that the template contains executable content. Also applies to Outlook when the client views a malicious email message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=4.0
Internet Explorer	=5.0
Microsoft Word for Android	=97

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0354?
CVE-1999-0354 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary execution of Visual Basic programs.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0354?
To fix CVE-1999-0354, users should update their versions of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Word as recommended by Microsoft security updates.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0354?
CVE-1999-0354 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and 5.0 and Microsoft Word 97.
What impact does CVE-1999-0354 have on my system?
CVE-1999-0354 can lead to unauthorized execution of scripts and code, potentially compromising system security.
Can CVE-1999-0354 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-1999-0354 can be exploited by viewing a malicious email in Outlook that contains a template with executable content.

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