http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=53102
Bug #: 53102 Summary: Misplaced 'typename' gives access to private type Classification: Unclassified Product: gcc Version: 4.6.3 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassig...@gcc.gnu.org ReportedBy: kristian.spangs...@gmail.com Here 'typename' is used outside a template, in which case it apparently invalidly gives access to A::type. class A { private: typedef int type; }; class B { public: typedef typename A::type type; }; int main() { B::type v = 8; return v; }