How severe is CVE-2026-44048?

CVE-2026-44048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-44048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44048?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-44048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-44048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31225.

When was CVE-2026-44048 published?

CVE-2026-44048 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-44048

CVE-2026-44048 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31225
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2026-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-44048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-44048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-44048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31225.
When was CVE-2026-44048 published?: CVE-2026-44048 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44048

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