A logic error in the ln utility of uutils coreutils allows the utility to dereference a symbolic link target even when the --no-dereference (or -n) flag is explicitly provided. The implementation previously only honored the "no-dereference" intent if the --force (overwrite) mode was also enabled. This flaw causes ln to follow a symbolic link that points to a directory and create new links inside that target directory instead of treating the symbolic link itself as the destination. In environments where a privileged user or system script uses ln -n to update a symlink, a local attacker could manipulate existing symbolic links to redirect file creation into sensitive directories, potentially leading to unauthorized file creation or system misconfiguration.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/pull/11253 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/releases/tag/0.8.0 | Release Notes |
Configurations
History
04 May 2026, 18:49
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/pull/11253 - Issue Tracking, Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/releases/tag/0.8.0 - Release Notes | |
| First Time |
Uutils
Uutils coreutils |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:uutils:coreutils:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:* |
22 Apr 2026, 17:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-04-22 17:16
Updated : 2026-05-04 18:49
NVD link : CVE-2026-35372
Mitre link : CVE-2026-35372
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-35372
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Products Affected
uutils
- coreutils
CWE
CWE-61
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following