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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 3.3/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uutils | coreutils | < 0.6.0 |
References
- https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/pull/10036Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/releases/tag/0.6.0Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 22, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed