CVE-2026-44049
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Out-of-Bounds Write in Netatalk

Publication date: 2026-05-21

Last updated on: 2026-05-21

Assigner: securin

Description
An out-of-bounds write due to improper null termination in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted character data.
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Published
2026-05-21
Last Modified
2026-05-21
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-05-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-09
NVD
CVE-2026-44049
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31224
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
netatalk netatalk From 2.0.4 (inc) to 4.4.2 (inc)
netatalk netatalk 4.4.3
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Netatalk versions 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 and involves an out-of-bounds write occurring in the convert_charset() function related to null termination. This means that the software writes data outside the intended memory boundaries, which can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues. The vulnerability was fixed in version 4.4.3.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS score of 7.5 with high impact on these aspects. An attacker could potentially cause the application to behave unpredictably, corrupt data, or execute arbitrary code, leading to significant security risks.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability in Netatalk affects versions 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 and is fixed in version 4.4.3.

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Netatalk to version 4.4.3 or later.

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