CVE-2026-44057: Dead bounds check in Spotlight RPC unmarshaller
Published May 21, 2026
·Updated
A dead bounds check in the Spotlight RPC unmarshaller in Netatalk 3.0.0 through 4.4.2 results in an unreachable code path that provides no effective bounds protection, which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain limited information via crafted Spotlight RPC requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netatalk Netatalk>=3.0.0<=4.4.2
Event History
May 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44057?
The severity of CVE-2026-44057 is classified as low with a score of 3.1.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-44057?
The recommended fix for CVE-2026-44057 is to update Netatalk to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44057?
CVE-2026-44057 is a dead bounds check vulnerability in the Spotlight RPC unmarshaller.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-44057 have?
CVE-2026-44057 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain limited information through crafted Spotlight RPC requests.
5
Which versions of Netatalk are affected by CVE-2026-44057?
Netatalk versions from 3.0.0 through 4.4.2 are affected by CVE-2026-44057.