CVE-1999-1439

Summary

CVE-1999-1439 is a vulnerability affecting version 2.7.2 of the GNU Compiler Collection (gcc). It permits local users to manipulate temporary .i, .s, and .o files by creating symlinks, resulting in unintended file overwriting. This issue poses a significant risk for data confidentiality and integrity, as attackers can write malicious code or modify existing files. System administrators should upgrade to a newer, secure version of gcc as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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