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CVE-2026-35350: uutils coreutils cp Unexpected Privileged Executable Creation with -p
- Severity: medium (CVSS 6.6 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: yes
- Published: 2026-04-22 · updated 2026-10-26
- Weakness: CWE-281
Description
The cp utility in uutils coreutils fails to properly handle setuid and setgid bits when ownership preservation fails. When copying with the -p (preserve) flag, the utility applies the source mode bits even if the chown operation is unsuccessful. This can result in a user-owned copy retaining original privileged bits, creating unexpected privileged executables that violate local security policies. This differs from GNU cp, which clears these bits when ownership cannot be preserved.
Affected products
- Uutils coreutils: all versions
References
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