CVE-2026-7837 Details
Description
A time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) condition in the ad_flush function in Netatalk 3.0.0 through 4.4.2 involves root-privileged file operations, which may allow a remote attacker to cause limited data modification under specific race conditions.
A time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) vulnerability has been identified in the ad_flush function of Netatalk versions 3.0.0 through 4.4.2. This vulnerability involves root-privileged file operations, which may enable a remote attacker to cause limited data modification under specific race conditions.
Users can apply the patch named 'CVE-2026-7837.patch' to a Netatalk 4.4.2 source tree to hotfix their local Netatalk deployment. Alternatively, upgrading to Netatalk 4.5.0 or later, which includes the patch, is recommended. However, the Netatalk team does not encourage proactively applying the patch to existing deployments due to the low practical exploitability.
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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-2026-7837 | securin | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-367 | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition | 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 |