CVE-2026-35375: uutils coreutils split Local Data Integrity Issue via Lossy Filename Encoding

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

A logic error in the split utility of uutils coreutils causes the corruption of output filenames when provided with non-UTF-8 prefix or suffix inputs. The implementation utilizes tostringlossy() when constructing chunk filenames, which automatically rewrites invalid byte sequences into the UTF-8 replacement character (U+FFFD). This behavior diverges from GNU split, which preserves raw pathname bytes intact. In environments utilizing non-UTF-8 encodings, this vulnerability leads to the creation of files with incorrect names, potentially causing filename collisions, broken automation, or the misdirection of output data.

Affected Software

2 affected components
uutils uutils coreutils
uutils Coreutils Rust<0.8.0

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-35375?

CVE-2026-35375 is categorized as a local data integrity issue that can lead to filename corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35375?

To fix CVE-2026-35375, update uutils coreutils to the latest version where the issue has been addressed.

3

What versions of uutils coreutils are affected by CVE-2026-35375?

CVE-2026-35375 affects versions prior to the fix implemented in uutils coreutils version 0.8.0.

4

What is the main issue caused by CVE-2026-35375?

The main issue caused by CVE-2026-35375 is the corruption of output filenames due to lossy encoding of non-UTF-8 characters.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-35375?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2026-35375, the best solution is to update to the fixed version.

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