CVE-2026-44049
Received Received - Intake
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
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2026-05-21
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2026-05-21
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

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.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

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.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

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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