Netatalk up to 4.4.2 dsi_writeinit integer underflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Netatalk up to 4.4.2. This impacts the function dsi_writeinit. The manipulation results in integer underflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-44060. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netatalk up to 4.4.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function dsi_writeinit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer underflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-191. The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An integer underflow in dsi_writeinit() in Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted DSI write request.

The advisory is shared for download at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-44060. The exploitability is told to be easy. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.4.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at netatalk.io.

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer underflow
CWE: CWE-191 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Netatalk 4.4.3

Timelineinfo

05/19/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/24/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2026-44060 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364560

Entryinfo

Created: 05/19/2026 07:56
Updated: 05/24/2026 02:05
Changes: 05/19/2026 07:56 (52), 05/24/2026 02:05 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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