CVE-1999-1474

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

PowerPoint 95 and 97 allows remote attackers to cause an application to be run automatically without prompting the user, possibly through the slide show, when the document is opened in browsers such as Internet Explorer.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 91.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/powerpoint.asp
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/security/powerpoint.asp
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1474?

CVE-1999-1474 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 1999. PowerPoint 95 and 97 allows remote attackers to cause an application to be run automatically without prompting the user, possibly through the slide show, when the document is opened in browsers such as Internet Explorer.

When was CVE-1999-1474 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1474 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-1999-1474 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1474 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1474?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1474, 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-1999-1474

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