CVE-2026-44072
system() after failed chdir()
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 2.5 Low
- Published
- May 21, 2026
- Updated
- May 22, 2026
- Reserved
- May 5, 2026
Description
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.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 2.5 Low | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L | securin |
Weaknesses
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
NetatalkNetatalk |
|
References
- Netatalk Security Advisory CVE-2026-44072vendor-advisory
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