Integer Overflow Vulnerability in GCC and G++ Compilers by GNU
CVE-2000-1219

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Gcc
G\+\+
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2000

Summary

The GCC and G++ compilers, specifically version 3.3.3 and earlier, have a vulnerability related to the -ftrapv compiler option that fails to adequately handle various types of integer overflows. This oversight can expose applications that use these compilers to risks related to integer overflow, potentially enabling attackers to exploit these vulnerabilities for malicious purposes.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/540517
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT-VN
http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-bugs/2002-05/msg00198.html
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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