# CVE-2026-35379: rust-coreutils: A logic error in the tr utility of uutils coreutils causes the program to incorrectly define the [:graph:] and [:prin...

CVE-2026-35379 is fixed in rust-coreutils on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35379 (version 0.8.0-1), released April 22, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-35379
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 3.3 (low)
- EPSS: 0.0015
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 22, 2026

## Description

A logic error in the tr utility of uutils coreutils causes the program to incorrectly define the [:graph:] and [:print:] character classes. The implementation mistakenly includes the ASCII space character (0x20) in the [:graph:] class and excludes it from the [:print:] class, effectively reversing the standard behavior established by POSIX and GNU coreutils. This vulnerability leads to unintended data modification or loss when the utility is used in automated scripts or data-cleaning pipelines that rely on standard character class semantics. For example, a command executed to delete all graphical characters while intending to preserve whitespace will incorrectly delete all ASCII spaces, potentially resulting in data corruption or logic failures in downstream processing.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-coreutils Debian 14 | 0.8.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35379](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-35379.md) | Apr 22, 2026 |

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