CVE-1999-1294: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1294: Office Shortcut Bar (OSB) in Windows 3.51 enables backup and restore permissions, which are inherited by pr...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old issue could let a local user read folders they should not access when programs are started through Office Shortcut Bar on Windows 3.51. It is a confidentiality problem, not a remote takeover based on the supplied sources. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows 3.51 environments using Office Shortcut Bar. The CVE record lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so a precise product and version matrix is not available from the supplied evidence. Low priority for modern environments, but important for any organization still operating Windows 3.51 systems. The business concern is unauthorized local reading of restricted files on legacy hosts. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft Q146604 for vendor-supported fixes or workarounds before changing legacy systems.; Inventory any Windows 3.51 hosts using Office Shortcut Bar.; Restrict local interactive access on affected legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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nt-filemgr(562)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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