CVE-2026-44059: Non-reentrant privilege toggle

Published May 21, 2026
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Updated

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

1 affected component
Netatalk Netatalk>=2.2.5<=4.4.2

Event History

May 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44059?

The severity of CVE-2026-44059 is classified as medium with a score of 4.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44059?

To fix CVE-2026-44059, upgrade to Netatalk version 4.5.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44059?

CVE-2026-44059 is a race condition vulnerability in the privilege toggle mechanism.

4

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.

5

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.

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