CVE-2026-35357: uutils coreutils cp Information Disclosure via Permission Handling Race
The cp utility in uutils coreutils is vulnerable to an information disclosure race condition. Destination files are initially created with umask-derived permissions (e.g., 0644) before being restricted to their final mode (e.g., 0600) later in the process. A local attacker can race to open the file during this window; once obtained, the file descriptor remains valid and readable even after the permissions are tightened, exposing sensitive or private file contents.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-35357?
CVE-2026-35357 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35357?
To fix CVE-2026-35357, ensure that you update to the latest version of uutils coreutils where the issue has been patched.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-35357?
CVE-2026-35357 is an information disclosure vulnerability resulting from a permission handling race condition.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-35357?
CVE-2026-35357 affects the cp utility in uutils coreutils.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-35357?
The potential impacts of CVE-2026-35357 include unauthorized access to sensitive data due to improper file permissions.