CVE-1999-1259: Microsoft Office 98, Macintosh Edition, does not properly initialize the disk space used by Office 98 files and effectiv
Summary
Microsoft Office 98, Macintosh Edition, does not properly initialize the disk space used by Office 98 files and effectively inserts data from previously deleted files into the Office file, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:53.047Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.