diff --git a/bootstrap.conf b/bootstrap.conf
index 991e5bd45..7ec4b3b47 100644
--- a/bootstrap.conf
+++ b/bootstrap.conf
@@ -316,4 +316,4 @@ tar        -
 "
 
 # Automake requires that ChangeLog exist.
-touch ChangeLog
+touch ChangeLog || exit 1