# CVE-2026-44051: netatalk: An improper link resolution vulnerability in Netatalk 3.0.2 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to r...

CVE-2026-44051 is fixed in 9 products on 1 platform, first by a2boot 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1, released May 21, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44051
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.1 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0048
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 21, 2026

## Description

An improper link resolution vulnerability in Netatalk 3.0.2 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files or overwrite arbitrary files via attacker-controlled symlink creation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | a2boot Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [a2boot 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-a2boot-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | atalkd Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [atalkd 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-atalkd-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | libatalk Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [libatalk 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-libatalk-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | macipgw Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [macipgw 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-macipgw-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 4.2.3~ds-1+deb13u2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44051](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-44051.md) | May 27, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Debian 14 | 4.4.3~ds-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44051](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-44051.md) | May 27, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm3 | [netatalk 2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2+esm3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-netatalk-2.2.6-1ubuntu0.18.04.2-esm3.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.4+esm1 | [netatalk 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.4+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-netatalk-3.1.12-ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.4-esm1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.4+esm1 | [netatalk 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.4+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-netatalk-3.1.12-ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.4-esm1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.1.18~ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 | [netatalk 3.1.18~ds-1ubuntu0.1~esm2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-netatalk-3.1.18-ds-1ubuntu0.1-esm2.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [netatalk 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-netatalk-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk-tests Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [netatalk-tests 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-netatalk-tests-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | netatalk-tools Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [netatalk-tools 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-netatalk-tools-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | papd Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [papd 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-papd-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |
| Linux | timelord Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1 | [timelord 4.2.3~ds-2.1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-timelord-4.2.3-ds-2.1ubuntu0.1.md) | May 21, 2026 |

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