CVE-1999-1454: Macromedia "The Matrix" screen saver on Windows 95 with the "Password protected" option enabled allows attackers with ph

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:49.650Z

Summary

Macromedia "The Matrix" screen saver on Windows 95 with the "Password protected" option enabled allows attackers with physical access to the machine to bypass the password prompt by pressing the ESC (Escape) key.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.650Z · 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.

References