CVE-1999-1439

Summary

CVE-1999-1439 is a vulnerability affecting gcc version 2.7.2. Malicious users can create symbolic links to manipulate the names of temporary .i, .s, and .o files, leading to arbitrary file overwriting. This issue allows attackers to modify or delete critical system files, potentially causing serious harm to the affected system. The vulnerability was identified in 1999 and affects the GNU Compiler Collection, a widely-used open-source compiler. Upgrading to a newer version of gcc is strongly recommended to mitigate this risk.

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