Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Netatalk Products by Netatalk
CVE-2026-44049

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netatalk

Status
Netatalk
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-44049?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability has been identified in Netatalk, specifically due to improper null termination in the convert_charset() function. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or induce a denial of service by sending specially crafted character data. Affected versions range from Netatalk 2.0.4 to 4.4.2, demanding immediate attention to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Netatalk 2.0.4 <= 4.4.2

Netatalk 4.4.3

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44049
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Arjun Basnet from Securin
.