Bug 2480362 (CVE-2026-44062)

Summary: CVE-2026-44062 netatalk: Netatalk: Arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to missing bounds check
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A flaw was found in Netatalk. A remote attacker could exploit a missing bounds check in the `pull_charset_flags()` function. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, severely impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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Bug Depends On: 2480478, 2480479    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-21 08:01:49 UTC
In Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2, missing o_len bounds check in pull_charset_flags(). Fixed in 4.4.3.