CVE-2026-44072

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  3. CVE-2026-44072
Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor service disruption under specific conditions.

3.0 /10

CVSS v3 : LOW

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.5 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44072
Configurations

No configuration.

History

21 May 2026, 09:16

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Summary (en) In Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2, system() after failed chdir(). Fixed in 4.5.0. (en) Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor service disruption under specific conditions.

21 May 2026, 08:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-05-21 08:16

Updated : 2026-05-21 15:20

NVD link : CVE-2026-44072

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44072

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44072

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')