# CVE-2022-23124: netatalk: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Netatalk

CVE-2022-23124 is fixed in netatalk on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23124, released March 28, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-23124
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 9.8 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0281
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 21, 2022

## Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Netatalk. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the get_finderinfo method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-15870. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Netatalk. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the get_finderinfo method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.]

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | netatalk Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.1.13~ds-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23124](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23124.md) | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Linux | netatalk Debian 14 | 3.1.13~ds-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23124](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23124.md) | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.1 | [netatalk 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-netatalk-3.1.12-ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.1.md) | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.1 | [netatalk 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-netatalk-3.1.12-ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.1.md) | Mar 29, 2023 |

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