CVE-2026-35350
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.
Published:Apr 22, 2026
Last Modified:Apr 24, 2026
EPS:Apr 22, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00012
CVSS Score:6.6
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Uutils
Product
Coreutils
Uutils
Coreutils
Exploits
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
No CAPEC recorded yet
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Attack Vector
Network
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Local
Physical
Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Scope
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Confidentiality
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Integrity
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Availability
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