CVE-2026-44059: Non-reentrant privilege toggle
A race condition in the privilege toggle mechanism in Netatalk 2.2.5 through 4.4.2 allows a local attacker to obtain limited information, modify limited data, or cause a minor service disruption.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/netatalkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.5.0-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44059?
The severity of CVE-2026-44059 is classified as medium with a score of 4.5.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44059?
To fix CVE-2026-44059, upgrade to Netatalk version 4.5.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44059?
CVE-2026-44059 is a race condition vulnerability in the privilege toggle mechanism.
What impact does CVE-2026-44059 have on affected systems?
CVE-2026-44059 allows a local attacker to obtain limited information, modify limited data, or cause minor service disruptions.
Which versions of Netatalk are affected by CVE-2026-44059?
Netatalk versions 2.2.5 through 4.4.2 are affected by CVE-2026-44059.