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.
INFO
Published Date :
2026-04-22T16:08:02.526Z
Last Modified :
2026-04-22T17:58:14.456Z
Source :
canonical
AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-35350 vulnerability.
| Vendors | Products |
|---|---|
| Uutils |
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REFERENCES
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2026-35350.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/issues/9750 |
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