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CVE-2000-1219

7.5 · HIGH

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.

Published Nov 1, 2000gnuEPSS 1.36%

Overview

CVE-2000-1219 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnu g\+\+. It was published on November 1, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update g\+\+ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
gnug\+\+0Affected
gnugcc0Affected

References

Refgcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-bugs/2002-05/msg00198.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/540517Refgcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-bugs/2002-05/msg00198.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/540517

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1219?

CVE-2000-1219 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnu g\+\+. It was published on November 1, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-1219?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-1219?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update g\+\+ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-1219?

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