First published: Wed Nov 01 2000(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Gnu G++ | <=3.3.3 | |
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) | <=3.3.3 |
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CVE-2000-1219 has been classified with a medium severity due to the potential for integer overflow vulnerabilities.
To mitigate CVE-2000-1219, upgrade to GCC version 3.4 or later, which properly handles integer overflows.
CVE-2000-1219 affects GCC and G++ versions up to and including 3.3.3.
CVE-2000-1219 relates to vulnerabilities arising from improper handling of integer overflows in applications.
While there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2000-1219, the vulnerability may still be of concern for application stability and security.