CVE-2026-44062
Buffer Overflow in Netatalk File Sharing Service
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 | From 2.0.4 (inc) to 4.4.2 (inc) |
| netatalk | netatalk | 4.4.3 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Netatalk versions 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 and is caused by a missing bounds check on the variable o_len in the function pull_charset_flags(). This flaw was fixed in version 4.4.3.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity. It can be exploited remotely over the network with high attack complexity and requires low privileges but no user interaction. Successful exploitation can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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.