Vulnerability identifier: #VU32694

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-4029

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Automake
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: GNU

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Automake: 0.7.30

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External links
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake/2009-12/msg00010.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake/2009-12/msg00011.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake/2009-12/msg00012.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake/2009-12/msg00013.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake-patches/2009-11/msg00017.html
http://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=6077
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021784.1-1
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0071
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:203
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514526/100/0/threaded
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3579
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11717

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.