Security update for wireshark
This security update for Wireshark addresses multiple vulnerabilities that cause crashes in various protocol dissectors and file parsers. The update to Wireshark version 4.4.18 fixes numerous issues including crashes in TTX Logger, Gammu DCT3, Ixia IxVeriWave, Bluetooth protocols, RDP, SSH, Kerberos, and others. These crashes could lead to denial of service conditions. The update also includes many other bug fixes and protocol support improvements.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Wireshark 4.4.18 fixes multiple vulnerabilities identified by CVE identifiers CVE-2026-19694 through CVE-2026-76929, which involve crashes in protocol dissectors and file parsers. These vulnerabilities cause the application to crash when processing specially crafted input files or network traffic, potentially leading to denial of service. The update resolves crashes in a wide range of protocols and file formats including Bluetooth, RDP, SSH, Kerberos, and various trace and log file parsers.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of these vulnerabilities can cause Wireshark to crash, resulting in denial of service. There is no indication of remote code execution or data compromise in the provided information. The impact is primarily service disruption when parsing malicious or malformed input.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update to Wireshark version 4.4.18 to remediate these vulnerabilities. This update contains official fixes for all listed crashes. No additional mitigation steps are indicated or required beyond applying the update.
Security update for wireshark
Description
This security update for Wireshark addresses multiple vulnerabilities that cause crashes in various protocol dissectors and file parsers. The update to Wireshark version 4.4.18 fixes numerous issues including crashes in TTX Logger, Gammu DCT3, Ixia IxVeriWave, Bluetooth protocols, RDP, SSH, Kerberos, and others. These crashes could lead to denial of service conditions. The update also includes many other bug fixes and protocol support improvements.
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Technical Analysis
Wireshark 4.4.18 fixes multiple vulnerabilities identified by CVE identifiers CVE-2026-19694 through CVE-2026-76929, which involve crashes in protocol dissectors and file parsers. These vulnerabilities cause the application to crash when processing specially crafted input files or network traffic, potentially leading to denial of service. The update resolves crashes in a wide range of protocols and file formats including Bluetooth, RDP, SSH, Kerberos, and various trace and log file parsers.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of these vulnerabilities can cause Wireshark to crash, resulting in denial of service. There is no indication of remote code execution or data compromise in the provided information. The impact is primarily service disruption when parsing malicious or malformed input.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update to Wireshark version 4.4.18 to remediate these vulnerabilities. This update contains official fixes for all listed crashes. No additional mitigation steps are indicated or required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- openSUSE-SU-2026:22014-1
- Cve Count
- 28
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-19695","CVE-2026-19696","CVE-2026-76879","CVE-2026-76880","CVE-2026-76881","CVE-2026-76882","CVE-2026-76883","CVE-2026-76884","CVE-2026-76885","CVE-2026-76886","CVE-2026-76887","CVE-2026-76888","CVE-2026-76889","CVE-2026-76890","CVE-2026-76891","CVE-2026-76917","CVE-2026-76918","CVE-2026-76919","CVE-2026-76920","CVE-2026-76921","CVE-2026-76922","CVE-2026-76923","CVE-2026-76924","CVE-2026-76926","CVE-2026-76927","CVE-2026-76928","CVE-2026-76929"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac13965a43b0b3b89d5fa75
Added to database: 10/03/2026, 17:20:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/03/2026, 17:22:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 02:46:03 UTC
Views: 5
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