CVE-2026-44061 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 uses DES-ECB for authentication with a timing side channel, which allows a remote attacker to recover authentication credentials via timing analysis.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-208

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44061

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44061?

CVE-2026-44061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 uses DES-ECB for authentication with a timing side channel, which allows a remote attacker to recover authentication credentials via timing analysis.

How severe is CVE-2026-44061?

CVE-2026-44061 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44061?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.