CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1219

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The -ftrapv compiler option in gcc and g++ version 3.3.3 and earlier does not handle all types of integer overflows, which may leave applications vulnerable to overflow-related vulnerabilities.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to attacks exploiting integer overflows, potentially leading to unauthorized access or application crashes.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the gcc and g++ compiler to a newer version that properly handles integer overflows.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The -ftrapv compiler option in gcc and g++ 3.3.3 and earlier does not handle all types of integer overflows, which may leave applications vulnerable to vulnerabilities related to overflows.

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