PUBLISHED DATE: January 2, 1998CVE-1999-1439:
gcc 2.7.2 allows local...

Description

gcc 2.7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary .i, .s, or .o files.

Products

• GCC 2.7.2

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1439, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1439 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1439