CVE-2026-44057 Details
Description
A dead bounds check in the Spotlight RPC unmarshaller in Netatalk 3.0.0 through 4.4.2 results in an unreachable code path that provides no effective bounds protection, which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain limited information via crafted Spotlight RPC requests.
A dead bounds check vulnerability has been identified in the Spotlight RPC unmarshaller of Netatalk versions 3.0.0 through 4.4.2. This flaw creates an unreachable code path that fails to provide effective bounds protection, potentially allowing a remote authenticated attacker to access limited information by sending crafted Spotlight RPC requests.
Users can apply the patch named 'CVE-2026-44057,CVE-2026-44066.patch' to a Netatalk 4.4.2 source tree to hotfix their local Netatalk deployment. Alternatively, upgrading to Netatalk version 4.4.3 or later, which includes the patch, is recommended. Applying this patch is advisable for defense-in-depth, as it also addresses the related independently exploitable issue in CVE-2026-44066.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed May 21, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44057 | securin | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-561 | Dead Code | securin |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Netatalk | >= 3.0.0, <= 4.4.2 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | securin |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | securin |
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