CVE-1999-1439
CVE-1999-1439 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gcc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gcc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
gcc 2.7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary .i, .s, or .o files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1439?
- gcc 2.7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary .i, .s, or .o files.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1439?
- CVE-1999-1439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1439 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1439?
- CVE-1999-1439 affects Gcc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1439?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-1439 published?
- CVE-1999-1439 was published on 1998-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88419592307388&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88492937727193&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88524071002939&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/146
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gcc:gcc:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*