Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 1999
CVE-1999-1055
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…
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CVSS
7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)7.0% · higher than 94% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
EX
Excel · Microsoft
97 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1055
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1055
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/179
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-018
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1737
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