CVE-1999-1454: Medium severity Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 1999
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Updated

Macromedia "The Matrix" screen saver on Windows 95 with the "Password protected" option enabled allows attackers with physical access to the machine to bypass the password prompt by pressing the ESC (Escape) key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver from your environment.

    Uninstall the Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver if it is not required.

  2. Configuration

    Disable the 'Password protected' option in the Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver settings (do not rely on the screensaver's built-in password protection).

    Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver Password protected = disabled
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict physical access to affected machines (lock rooms, secure consoles) and ensure unattended machines are physically secured, since attackers with physical access can bypass the screensaver password prompt.

Event History

Oct 4, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1454?

CVE-1999-1454 is considered to be of low severity because it requires physical access to the machine.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1454?

To fix CVE-1999-1454, disable the password protection feature in the Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver settings.

3

Which versions of Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver are affected by CVE-1999-1454?

CVE-1999-1454 affects all versions of the Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver that have the password protection option enabled.

4

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1454?

Users of the Macromedia Matrix Screen Saver on Windows 95 are affected by CVE-1999-1454.

5

What type of attack is possible with CVE-1999-1454?

CVE-1999-1454 allows an attacker with physical access to easily bypass the password prompt by pressing the ESC key.

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