Duplicate Advisory: uutils coreutils's User Interface (UI) Misrepresents Critical Information
Affects coreutilsSource GCVE Database
CVSS 3.3 Low.
Data as of 7 Jul 2026, 12:28 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| crates.iocoreutils | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, users should be aware of the misrepresentation in the id utility output and verify user identity information through alternative means if real and effective UIDs differ.
Description
### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-xv5w-cw7x-72gj. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description The id utility in uutils coreutils exhibits incorrect behavior in its "pretty print" output when the real UID and effective UID differ. The implementation incorrectly uses the effective GID instead of the effective UID when performing a name lookup for the effective user. This results in misleading diagnostic output that can cause automated scripts or system administrators to make incorrect decisions regarding file permissions or access control.