CVE-1999-1055

Summary

CVE-1999-1055 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Excel 97. This issue permits attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting the lack of warning before Excel executes worksheet functions. By using the CALL function to run a malicious DLL, attackers can bypass security measures and gain unauthorized system access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who open potentially malicious Excel files.

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