CVE-2026-44067

EA header parsing heap over-read

Published May 21, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap over-read in extended attribute (EA) header parsing in Netatalk 2.1.0 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain limited information or cause a minor service disruption via crafted EA data.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description In Netatalk 2.1.0 through 4.4.2, ea header parsing heap over-read. Fixed in 4.5.0. A heap over-read in extended attribute (EA) header parsing in Netatalk 2.1.0 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain limited information or cause a minor service disruption via crafted EA data.
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First Time appeared Netatalk
Netatalk netatalk
Vendors & Products Netatalk
Netatalk netatalk
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Description In Netatalk 2.1.0 through 4.4.2, ea header parsing heap over-read. Fixed in 4.5.0.
Title EA header parsing heap over-read
Weaknesses CWE-125
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
securin
Published
Updated
May 21, 2026, 12:50 PM
Reserved
May 5, 2026, 7:25 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 21, 2026, 8:16 AM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 4:10 PM