CVE-1999-1294
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk75th percentile — higher than 75% of all known CVEs
Summary
Office Shortcut Bar (OSB) in Windows 3.51 enables backup and restore permissions, which could allow local users to read folders for which they do not have permission.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to sensitive data by local users, potentially leading to privacy breaches and information security issues.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the Office Shortcut Bar and review folder permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
Original NVD description (English source)
Office Shortcut Bar (OSB) in Windows 3.51 enables backup and restore permissions, which are inherited by programs such as File Manager that are started from the Shortcut Bar, which could allow local users to read folders for which they do not have permission.