Buffer overflow in Netatalk
CVE-2026-44048
A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion 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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (35.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Netatalk — versions 2.0.4, 4.4.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44048?
- CVE-2026-44048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netatalk, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-05-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44048?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.