# CVE-2026-35361: rust-coreutils: The mknod utility in uutils coreutils fails to handle security labels atomically by creating device nodes before sett...

CVE-2026-35361 is fixed in rust-coreutils on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35361 (version 0.6.0-1), released April 22, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-35361
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.4 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0014
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 22, 2026

## Description

The mknod utility in uutils coreutils fails to handle security labels atomically by creating device nodes before setting the SELinux context. If labeling fails, the utility attempts cleanup using std::fs::remove_dir, which cannot remove device nodes or FIFOs. This leaves mislabeled nodes behind with incorrect default contexts, potentially allowing unauthorized access to device nodes that should have been restricted by mandatory access controls.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-coreutils Debian 14 | 0.6.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35361](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-35361.md) | Apr 22, 2026 |

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