CVE-2026-44048

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified

CVE-2026-44048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44048?
A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-44048?
CVE-2026-44048 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44048?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST