MiracleLinux 3 : automake-1.9.6-2.3.AXS3 (AXSA:2010-175:01)

The remote MiracleLinux 3 host has packages installed that are affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the AXSA:2010-175:01 advisory. Automake is a tool for automatically generating Makefile.in' files compliant with the GNU Coding Standards. You should install Automake if you are developing...

GLSA-200404-08 : GNU Automake symbolic link vulnerability

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200404-08 GNU Automake symbolic link vulnerability Automake may be vulnerable to a symbolic link attack which may allow an attacker to modify data or escalate their privileges. This is due to the insecure way Automake creates...

GNU Automake symbolic link vulnerability

Background Automake is a tool for automatically generating Makefile.in' files which is often used in conjuction with Autoconf and other GNU Autotools to ease portability among applications. It also provides a standardized and light way of writing complex Makefiles through the use of many built-in...