CVE-1999-1400
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk29th percentile — higher than 29% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Economist screen saver from 1999 with the 'Password Protected' option enabled allows users with physical access to the machine to bypass the screen saver and read files by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to sensitive data by individuals who have physical access to the device. This poses a risk of information leakage and privacy violations.
Recommendation
It is recommended to disable the 'Password Protected' option in the screen saver or implement additional security measures to restrict physical access to devices.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Economist screen saver 1999 with the "Password Protected" option enabled allows users with physical access to the machine to bypass the screen saver and read files by running Internet Explorer while the screen is still locked.