CVE-2026-35372 uutils coreutils ln Security Bypass via Improper Handling of the --no-dereference Flag

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" intent if the --force overwrite mode was also enabled. Thi...

PT-2026-34508

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions uutils coreutils affected versions not specified Description A logic error in the ln utility allows it to dereference a symbolic link target even when the --no-dereference or -n flag is used. The utility only honored the no-dereference intent ...

Linux Kernel Security Vulnerabilities

Linux kernel is the kernel used by Linux, the open source operating system of the Linux Foundation in the United States. A security vulnerability exists in Linux kernel, which originates from a link dereference...