CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1454
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.41%
33th percentile - higher than 33% of all known CVEs
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 key.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain access to protected user data, posing a serious security threat to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to disable the password protection option in the screen saver or implement additional physical security measures.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.