CVE-2026-44065 Off-by-two in papd lp_write()
An off-by-two error in Netatalk's papd allows adjacent attackers to modify data or disrupt service via crafted print jobs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-44065?
CVE-2026-44065 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Netatalk, published on 21 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An off-by-two error in lp_write() in papd in Netatalk 2.0.0 through 4.4.2 allows an adjacent network attacker to modify limited data or cause a minor service disruption via crafted print data.
Weakness: CWE-193
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44065?
How do I fix CVE-2026-44065?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-44065 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44065 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44065, GHSA-p64q-3rgx-wmvr, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-44065.