CVE-1999-0794

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Microsoft Excel does not warn a user when a macro is present in a Symbolic Link (SYLK) format file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 53.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 1, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241900
cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241901
cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241902
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-044
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241900
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241901
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ241902
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-044

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0794?

CVE-1999-0794 is a none vulnerability published on October 1, 1999. Microsoft Excel does not warn a user when a macro is present in a Symbolic Link (SYLK) format file.

When was CVE-1999-0794 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0794 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 1, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0794 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0794 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 53.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0794?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0794, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0794

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