# CVE-2022-45188: netatalk: Netatalk through 3.1.13 has an afp_getappl heap-based buffer overflow resulting in code execution via a crafted .appl...

CVE-2022-45188 is fixed in netatalk on 1 platform, first by netatalk 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm1, released November 11, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-45188
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (High)
- EPSS: 0.0062
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 11, 2022

## Description

Netatalk through 3.1.13 has an afp_getappl heap-based buffer overflow resulting in code execution via a crafted .appl file. This provides remote root access on some platforms such as FreeBSD (used for TrueNAS).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | netatalk Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.1.15~ds-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45188](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45188.md) | Nov 12, 2022 |
| Linux | netatalk Debian 14 | 3.1.15~ds-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45188](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45188.md) | Nov 12, 2022 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm1 | [netatalk 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-netatalk-2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2-esm1.md) | Nov 11, 2022 |
| 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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