The mkdir utility in uutils coreutils incorrectly applies permissions when using the -m flag by creating a directory with umask-derived permissions (typically 0755) before subsequently changing them to the requested mode via a separate chmod system call. In multi-user environments, this introduces a brief window where a directory intended to be private is accessible to other users, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Description The mkdir utility in uutils coreutils incorrectly applies permissions when using the -m flag by creating a directory with umask-derived permissions (typically 0755) before subsequently changing them to the requested mode via a separate chmod system call. In multi-user environments, this introduces a brief window where a directory intended to be private is accessible to other users, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Title uutils coreutils mkdir Permission Exposure Race Condition with -m
Weaknesses CWE-367
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: canonical

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-22T17:49:45.259Z

Reserved: 2026-04-02T12:58:56.087Z

Link: CVE-2026-35353

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Updated: 2026-04-22T17:40:52.211Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-04-22T17:16:37.723

Modified: 2026-04-22T21:23:52.620

Link: CVE-2026-35353

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Updated: 2026-04-22T18:15:15Z