CVE-2026-7835
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Format String Vulnerability in Netatalk

Publication date: 2026-05-21

Last updated on: 2026-05-21

Assigner: securin

Description
A format string argument mismatch in Netatalk 3.0.3 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause a minor denial of service via crafted input that triggers incorrect format string processing.
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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-2026-7835
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31223
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Vendor Product Version / Range
netatalk netatalk From 3.0.3 (inc) to 4.4.2 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-134 The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Netatalk versions 3.0.3 through 4.4.2 and is related to a format string argument mismatch. It was fixed in version 4.5.0.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1, indicating a low severity. It requires network access with high attack complexity and low privileges, but no user interaction. The impact is limited to availability, meaning it could potentially cause a denial of service or crash, but does not affect confidentiality or integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability in Netatalk versions 3.0.3 through 4.4.2 is fixed in version 4.5.0.

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Netatalk to version 4.5.0 or later.

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