CVE-2026-44048
Stack buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset()
HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: May 21, 2026 at 07:34 AM UTC
Updated: July 23, 2026 at 07:32 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorNetatalk
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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit
Description
In Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2, stack buffer overflow via ucs-2 type confusion in convert_charset(). Fixed in 4.4.3.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (1)
SSVC — Action Prioritization
SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact
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CVSS
8.8HIGHsecurin
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-121
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