CVE-2026-44072 — LOW (3.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor service disruption under specific conditions.

CVSS Score

3.0

LOW

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44072

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44072?

CVE-2026-44072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.0 (LOW). Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor s...

How severe is CVE-2026-44072?

CVE-2026-44072 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44072?

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