Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting netatalk package, versions [2.0.0,4.4.3)
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- published25 May 2026
- disclosed21 May 2026
- creditArjun Basnet
Introduced: 21 May 2026
NewCVE-2026-44050 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade netatalk to version 4.4.3 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow via the comm_rcv function in the CNID daemon. An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted data to the affected process.