CVE-2026-44054
Description
A flaw was found in Netatalk. A remote attacker could exploit a predictable afpd session token, which is used for managing user sessions, to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). This vulnerability allows an attacker to disrupt the availability of the affected service.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
If a PRNG is used for authentication and authorization, such as a session ID or a seed for generating a cryptographic key, then an attacker may be able to easily guess the ID or cryptographic key and gain access to restricted functionality.
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