CVE-2009-4029

Medium

Description

The (1) dist or (2) distcheck rules in GNU Automake 1.11.1, 1.10.3, and release branches branch-1-4 through branch-1-9, when producing a distribution tarball for a package that uses Automake, assign insecure permissions (777) to directories in the build tree, which introduces a race condition that allows local users to modify the contents of package files, introduce Trojan horse programs, or conduct other attacks before the build is complete.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
ProductGnu Automake
PublishedDec 20, 2009
First seenDec 20, 2009

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
gnu automake1.10.3, 1.11.1, branch—

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CVE-2009-4029 · Gnu Automake · Dark Radar