CVE-2026-44072 LOW

CVE-2026-44072: system() after failed chdir()

Vendor Netatalk
Product Netatalk
Weakness CWE-78
Published May 21, 2026
Last update May 22, 2026
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CVSS base score

2.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 21, 2026 CVE published
May 22, 2026 Record updated