CVE-2012-3386

CVE-2012-3386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Automake with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The "make distcheck" rule in GNU Automake before 1.11.6 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 grants world-writable permissions to the extraction directory, which introduces a race condition that allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3386?
The "make distcheck" rule in GNU Automake before 1.11.6 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 grants world-writable permissions to the extraction directory, which introduces a race condition that allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-3386?
CVE-2012-3386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3386 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3386?
CVE-2012-3386 primarily affects Gnu Automake. In total, 50 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3386?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3386 published?
CVE-2012-3386 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (50)

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