CVE-2026-35347

CVE-2026-35347 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Uutils Coreutils with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The comm utility in uutils coreutils incorrectly consumes data from non-regular file inputs before performing comparison operations. The are_files_identical function opens and reads from both input paths to compare content without first verifying if the paths refer to regular files. If an input path is a FIFO or a pipe, this pre-read operation drains the stream, leading to silent data loss before the actual comparison logic is executed. Additionally, the utility may hang indefinitely if it attempts to pre-read from infinite streams like /dev/zero.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-35347?
The comm utility in uutils coreutils incorrectly consumes data from non-regular file inputs before performing comparison operations. The are_files_identical function opens and reads from both input paths to compare content without first verifying if the paths refer to regular files. If an input path is a FIFO or a pipe, this pre-read operation drains the stream, leading to silent data loss before the actual comparison logic is executed. Additionally, the utility may hang indefinitely if it attempts to pre-read from infinite streams like /dev/zero.
How severe is CVE-2026-35347?
CVE-2026-35347 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-35347 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-35347?
CVE-2026-35347 affects Uutils Coreutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35347?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-35347 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-35347 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24979.
When was CVE-2026-35347 published?
CVE-2026-35347 was published on 2026-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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