CVE-2026-44059
Privilege Escalation in Netatalk
Publication date: 2026-05-21
Last updated on: 2026-05-21
Assigner: securin
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| netatalk | netatalk | 4.5.0 |
| netatalk | netatalk | From 2.2.5 (inc) to 4.4.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-362 | The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Netatalk versions 2.2.5 through 4.4.2 and involves a non-reentrant privilege toggle issue. This means that the mechanism used to change privileges is not safe for concurrent use, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or security weaknesses. The issue was fixed in version 4.5.0.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to improperly toggle privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of data. The CVSS score of 4.5 indicates a moderate impact, with possible impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Netatalk to version 4.5.0 or later, where the non-reentrant privilege toggle issue has been fixed.