CVE-1999-0794

Summary

CVE-1999-0794 refers to a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that goes unnoticed when a user opens a Symbolic Link (SYLK) format file containing a macro. This issue allows malicious actors to execute macros without the user's knowledge or consent, potentially leading to security breaches and data compromise. Microsoft Excel fails to issue a warning to users about the presence of macros in these types of files, making it an easy target for attackers. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and could pose a significant risk to organizations and individuals using Microsoft Excel to open untrusted files.

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