Buffer overflow in Netatalk
CVE-2026-44056
A stack-based buffer overflow in desktop.c in Netatalk 1.3 through 4.2.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service, obtain limited information, or modify limited data.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (27.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Netatalk — versions 1.3, 4.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44056?
- CVE-2026-44056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netatalk, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 6.4/10. Published 2026-05-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44056?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.4 out of 10.