uutils coreutils: cp/install/mv/ln --suffix alone does not enable backup mode (silent data loss vs GNU)
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Summary
uutils coreutils: cp/install/mv/ln --suffix alone does not enable backup mode (silent data loss vs GNU)
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for uucore. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether uucore is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.0.
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