CVE-1999-1259
CVE-1999-1259 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Office
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1259?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1259?
- CVE-1999-1259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1259 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1259?
- CVE-1999-1259 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1259?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-1259 published?
- CVE-1999-1259 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q189/5/29.asp
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1780
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:98:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
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