Bug 2480374 (CVE-2026-44051)

Summary: CVE-2026-44051 netatalk: Netatalk: Arbitrary file read via attacker-controlled symlink creation
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component: vulnerabilityAssignee: Product Security DevOps Team <prodsec-dev>
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A flaw was found in Netatalk. This vulnerability allows an attacker to perform arbitrary file reads by creating attacker-controlled symbolic links. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information on the affected system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-21 08:02:20 UTC
In Netatalk 3.0.2 through 4.4.2, arbitrary file read via attacker-controlled symlink creation. Fixed in 4.4.3.