Your bug report #22856: "make check" can start a shell on binary data which was filed against the automake package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 22856@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 22856: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=22856 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems