CVE-1999-1259: Low severity Microsoft Office vulnerability
Microsoft Office 98, Macintosh Edition, does not properly initialize the disk space used by Office 98 files and effectively inserts data from previously deleted files into the Office file, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1259?
CVE-1999-1259 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to potential data exposure from previously deleted files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1259?
To address CVE-1999-1259, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Microsoft Office that does not exhibit this vulnerability.
What types of information are at risk with CVE-1999-1259?
CVE-1999-1259 could expose sensitive information contained in previously deleted files stored on the disk.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1259?
CVE-1999-1259 affects users of Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh.
Can CVE-1999-1259 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1259 requires local access to exploit, therefore it is not classified as a remote vulnerability.