CVE-1999-1400

Summary

CVE-1999-1400 is a vulnerability affecting the Economist screen saver used in older versions. When the "Password Protected" option is enabled, users with physical access to the machine can bypass the screen saver and access the desktop by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked. This allows unauthorized access to files and information on the system. The vulnerability highlights the importance of securing both software and hardware components against unauthorized access.

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