CVE-1999-1055

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Excel 97 does not warn the user before executing worksheet functions, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands by using the CALL function to execute a malicious DLL, aka the Excel "CALL Vulnerability."

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/179
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-018
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1737
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/179
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-018
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1737
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
7.7%
92th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft