NewsPublished 27 Sep 2026

Wireshark 4.6.9 Released, (Sun, Sep 27th)

Source SANS ISC Handlers Diary

Description

Wireshark version 4.6.9 was released on September 27, 2026, addressing 19 security vulnerabilities and fixing 16 bugs. The release aims to improve the security and stability of the widely used network protocol analyzer.

Impact

The vulnerabilities fixed in Wireshark 4.6.9 could potentially have allowed attackers to exploit the software, but no details on the nature or severity of these vulnerabilities are given. The update mitigates these risks by applying patches.

Defensive guidance

Users should upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.9 to apply the official fixes for the 19 vulnerabilities and 16 bugs. No additional mitigation steps are indicated in the advisory.

Summary

The Wireshark 4.6.9 update resolves 19 distinct security vulnerabilities along with 16 software bugs. Specific technical details about the vulnerabilities are not provided in the source content. The release is intended to enhance the security posture of Wireshark by patching these issues.

References

isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/33372 (opens in a new tab)

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