CVE-2026-44070: Unbounded realloc in charset conversion
Published May 21, 2026
·Updated
An unbounded memory reallocation in the charset conversion code in Netatalk 2.0.0 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause a minor denial of service via crafted character conversion requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netatalk Netatalk>=2.0.0<=4.4.2
Event History
May 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44070?
The severity of CVE-2026-44070 is rated low with a score of 3.1.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-44070?
To fix CVE-2026-44070, upgrade Netatalk to version 4.5.0 or later.
3
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2026-44070?
CVE-2026-44070 is associated with potential denial of service attacks due to unbounded realloc during charset conversion.
4
Which versions of Netatalk are affected by CVE-2026-44070?
CVE-2026-44070 affects Netatalk versions from 2.0.0 through 4.4.2.
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What component of Netatalk is impacted by CVE-2026-44070?
CVE-2026-44070 impacts the charset conversion component of Netatalk.