CVE-1999-0717

Summary

CVE-1999-0717 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Excel 97. An unauthorized user can exploit this weakness to disable the virus warning feature, leaving the system susceptible to malware attacks. This issue poses a significant risk as Excel users may inadvertently open infected files without protection. The vulnerability was first identified and documented in 1999. No patches or updates have been released to mitigate this issue, and users are advised to exercise caution when opening untrusted Excel files.

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