Is gcc@12 safe to use?

gcc@12 has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (12.5.0). DepScope rates its health at 53/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of gcc@12?

The latest version of gcc@12 is 12.5.0, released 2026-02-24.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of gcc@12.

No, gcc@12 is actively maintained. Latest release: 12.5.0 (2026-02-24).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for gcc@12 at this time.

gcc@12 is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later WITH GCC-exception-3.1.

homebrewv12.5.0

GNU compiler collection

License GPL-3.0-or-later WITH GCC-exception-3.16 versions1 maintainers5 deps88 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

gcc@[email protected] is safe to use (health: 53/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

6/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (5)

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Last updated · 2026-02-24T13:27:22Z