UBUNTU-CVE-2026-15168
A vulnerability in the BLF file parser of Wireshark versions 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 and 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 allows possible information disclosure. The issue affects multiple Ubuntu package versions of Wireshark. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The BLF file parser in Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.16 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.6 contains a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to disclose information. The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. Multiple Ubuntu package versions of Wireshark are affected, spanning several Ubuntu LTS and non-LTS releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to limited information disclosure on affected systems. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The attack requires local access, high complexity, and user interaction, which limits the likelihood and scope of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor Ubuntu and Wireshark advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-15168
Description
A vulnerability in the BLF file parser of Wireshark versions 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 and 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 allows possible information disclosure. The issue affects multiple Ubuntu package versions of Wireshark. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction, resulting in limited confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~ubuntu14.04.0~esm3?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~ubuntu16.04.0+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~ubuntu18.04.0+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]~esm1?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=questingpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The BLF file parser in Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.16 and 4.6.0 through 4.6.6 contains a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to disclose information. The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. Multiple Ubuntu package versions of Wireshark are affected, spanning several Ubuntu LTS and non-LTS releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to limited information disclosure on affected systems. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The attack requires local access, high complexity, and user interaction, which limits the likelihood and scope of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor Ubuntu and Wireshark advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-15168
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:25.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a58b4f168715ace43db1ddd
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 10:39:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 13:57:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/17/2026, 02:31:43 UTC
Views: 4
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