CVE-2026-19694: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Wireshark Foundation Wireshark
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TTX Logger file parser of Wireshark versions 4.6.0 through 4.6.7. This flaw can cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19694 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the TTX Logger file parser component of Wireshark, affecting versions 4.6.0 through 4.6.7. This vulnerability can be triggered by processing a specially crafted TTX Logger file, causing the application to crash and leading to denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.7, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact, only availability is affected.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by crashing the Wireshark application when parsing malicious TTX Logger files. There is no evidence of data disclosure or modification. The attack requires local access and user interaction, and is complex to execute.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, avoid opening untrusted or suspicious TTX Logger files with Wireshark versions 4.6.0 through 4.6.7. Monitor official Wireshark channels for updates and apply any official fixes once released.
CVE-2026-19694: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Wireshark Foundation Wireshark
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TTX Logger file parser of Wireshark versions 4.6.0 through 4.6.7. This flaw can cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.7.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.7medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19694 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the TTX Logger file parser component of Wireshark, affecting versions 4.6.0 through 4.6.7. This vulnerability can be triggered by processing a specially crafted TTX Logger file, causing the application to crash and leading to denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.7, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact, only availability is affected.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by crashing the Wireshark application when parsing malicious TTX Logger files. There is no evidence of data disclosure or modification. The attack requires local access and user interaction, and is complex to execute.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, avoid opening untrusted or suspicious TTX Logger files with Wireshark versions 4.6.0 through 4.6.7. Monitor official Wireshark channels for updates and apply any official fixes once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitLab
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T07:34:59.184Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7d7fbfbf8831d539e8759c
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 08:26:39 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 08:44:44 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 09:18:11 UTC
Views: 5
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