CVE-1999-1400

Summary

CVE-1999-1400 is a vulnerability affecting The Economist screen saver from 1999. When the "Password Protected" option is enabled, users with physical access to the machine can bypass the screen saver by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked. This permits unauthorized access to the system and potentially sensitive files. This issue highlights the importance of securing both software and hardware access to confidential information.

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