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An integer underflow in the volxlate function in Netatalk 3.0.0 through 4.4.2 allows a local privileged user to obtain limited information, modify… (CVE-2026-44069)

0
Medium
Published: 05/21/2026 (05/21/2026, 08:16:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: netatalk

Description

An integer underflow vulnerability exists in the volxlate function of Netatalk versions 3.0.0 through 4.4.2. This flaw allows a local privileged user to obtain limited information, modify limited data, or cause a minor service disruption by providing crafted volume translation input. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 3.9.

CVSS v3.1

Score 3.9low

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trusty
Affected versions
=2.2.2-1ubuntu1=2.2.2-1ubuntu2=2.2.2-1ubuntu2.2=2.2.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm1=2.2.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm2=2.2.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm3=2.2.2-1ubuntu2.2+esm4
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=esm-apps-legacy/xenial
Affected versions
=2.2.5-1=2.2.5-1ubuntu0.2=2.2.5-1ubuntu0.2+esm1=2.2.5-1ubuntu0.2+esm2=2.2.5-1ubuntu0.2+esm3=2.2.5-1ubuntu0.2+esm4
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionic
Affected versions
=2.2.6-1=2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2=2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm1=2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm2=2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm3=2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm4
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focal
Affected versions
=3.1.12~ds-3=3.1.12~ds-4=3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.1=3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3=3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3+esm1=3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.4=3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.4+esm1=3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.4+esm2
Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammy
Affected versions
=3.1.12~ds-9=3.1.12~ds-9build1=3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.1=3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3=3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3+esm1=3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.4=3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.4+esm1=3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.4+esm2
Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noble
Affected versions
=3.1.15~ds-1ubuntu1=3.1.18~ds-1=3.1.18~ds-1build2=3.1.18~ds-1build4=3.1.18~ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm1=3.1.18~ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm2=3.1.18~ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm3
Ubuntu:25.10more threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=questing
Affected versions
=4.1.2~ds-4=4.2.1~ds-1=4.2.3~ds-1
Ubuntu:26.10more threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=stonking
Affected versions
=4.2.3~ds-2.1=4.4.3~ds-1=4.5.0~ds-3=4.5.1~ds-1
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSmore threats →ghsa
netatalk
pkg:deb/ubuntu/netatalk?arch=source&distro=resolute
Affected versions
=4.2.3~ds-1=4.2.3~ds-2=4.2.3~ds-2.1=4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1=4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.2

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/17/2026, 22:48:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44069 describes an integer underflow in the volxlate function within Netatalk versions 3.0.0 through 4.4.2. This vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with elevated privileges to gain limited information disclosure, perform limited data modification, or cause minor service disruption through specially crafted input related to volume translation.

Potential Impact

The impact includes limited information disclosure, limited data modification, and minor service disruption. Exploitation requires local privileged access and high attack complexity, with no user interaction needed. The overall severity is medium.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability requires local privileged access and has high attack complexity, ensure that only trusted users have elevated privileges. Monitor vendor channels for official fixes or updates.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-44069
Osv Schema Version
1.7.0
Ecosystems
["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:25.10","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6ad3f6732cdf04f656666273

Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:28:03 UTC

Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 22:48:46 UTC

Last updated: 10/17/2026, 22:48:46 UTC

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