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.
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/540517 | third party advisory us government resource |
http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-bugs/2002-05/msg00198.html | mailing list |