CVE-1999-1259

Summary

CVE-1999-1259 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh. This issue arises due to improper initialization of disk space used by Office 98 files. As a result, data from previously deleted files can be inserted into the Office file, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to confidential data, posing a significant security risk. Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh users are advised to take immediate steps to mitigate this issue, such as upgrading to a secure version or implementing additional security measures.

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