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"…
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nvd · CVE-2026-35372
PublishedA 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.
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Source analysis status: Analyzed
Weakness classifications: CWE-61
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published: 2026-04-22T17:16:41.850
lastModified: 2026-10-26T21:10:00.170
1 source CPE criteria · context only
- cpe:2.3:a:uutils:coreutils:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*
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- Source published
- 22 Apr 2026 17:16:41 UTC
- Source modified
- 26 Oct 2026 21:10:00 UTC
- Observed here
- 27 Oct 2026 09:03:12 UTC
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CVSS 3.1 · [email protected] · Secondary · 5.0 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N