# CVE-2026-35381: rust-coreutils: A logic error in the cut utility of uutils coreutils causes the utility to ignore the -s (only-delimited) flag when u...

CVE-2026-35381 is fixed in rust-coreutils on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35381 (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-2026-35381
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 3.3 (low)
- EPSS: 0.0018
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 22, 2026

## Description

A logic error in the cut utility of uutils coreutils causes the utility to ignore the -s (only-delimited) flag when using the -z (null-terminated) and -d '' (empty delimiter) options together. The implementation incorrectly routes this specific combination through a specialized newline-delimiter code path that fails to check the record suppression status. Consequently, uutils cut emits the entire record plus a NUL byte instead of suppressing it. This divergence from GNU coreutils behavior creates a data integrity risk for automated pipelines that rely on cut -s to filter out undelimited data.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-coreutils Debian 14 | 0.8.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35381](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-35381.md) | Apr 22, 2026 |

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