CVE-2026-44071
FORTIFY_SOURCE disabled
Description
Netatalk 3.1.2 through 4.4.2 is compiled without FORTIFY_SOURCE, which disables built-in buffer overflow detection at runtime, potentially allowing a remote attacker to cause a minor denial of service via memory errors that would otherwise be caught and safely terminated by runtime protection.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44071
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c |
Solution
- Ensure FORTIFY_SOURCE is enabled during compilation.
- Recompile Netatalk with the flag active.
- Deploy the updated Netatalk binary.
- Verify runtime protection is active.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-44071.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44071 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44071 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44071
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Netatalk 3.1.2 through 4.4.2 is compiled without FORTIFY_SOURCE, which disables built-in buffer overflow detection at runtime, potentially allowing a remote attacker to cause a minor denial of service via memory errors that would otherwise be caught and safely terminated by runtime protection. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-693 Added Reference https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44071