SB2026092420 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Wireshark



SB2026092420 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Wireshark

Published: September 24, 2026 Updated: October 1, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026092420
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 19
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 5% Medium 74% Low 21%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 19 vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95388)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the sharkd utility when using the utility. A remote attacker can use the sharkd utility to cause a denial of service.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95391)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the ZigBee ZCL protocol dissector when processing malformed packets. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire or convince a user to open a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


3) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95389)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the SCTP protocol dissector when processing a malformed SCTP packet. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire to cause a denial of service.

The issue can also be triggered when a user reads a malformed packet trace file.


4) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95386)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an infinite loop in the TTL file parser when parsing a malformed packet trace file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


5) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95390)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the PEAK CAN TRC file parser when parsing a malformed packet trace file. A remote attacker can craft a malformed packet trace file and convince a user to open it to cause a denial of service.


6) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95395)

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

CVSSv4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause excessive CPU resource consumption.

The vulnerability exists due to a memory leak in the IEEE C37.118 Synchrophasor protocol dissector when processing a malformed IEEE C37.118 Synchrophasor packet. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire to cause excessive CPU resource consumption.

The issue may also be triggered when a user reads a malformed packet trace file.


7) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95387)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the SPDY protocol dissector when dissecting malformed SPDY packets. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire or convince a victim to read a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


8) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95394)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an uncontrolled loop in the Microsoft Network Monitor file parser when parsing a malformed packet trace file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


9) Improper handling of exceptional conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95393)

CWE-ID: CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of malformed packets in the CSN.1 protocol dissector when processing captured network traffic. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire to cause a denial of service.

The issue can also be triggered when a user opens a malformed packet trace file.


10) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-95392)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified flaw in the MBIM protocol dissector when processing malformed MBIM packets. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire or convince someone to read a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


11) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96415)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Catapult DCT2000 protocol dissector when processing a malformed packet. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire to cause a denial of service.

The issue can also be triggered by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.


12) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96422)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified flaw in the Frame protocol metadissector when processing malformed packets. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire or convince someone to read a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.

Reading a malformed packet trace file requires user interaction.


13) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96421)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an infinite loop and memory leak in the USB HID protocol dissector when processing a malformed USB HID packet. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the local network to cause a denial of service.

User interaction is required when exploitation is performed through a malformed packet trace file.


14) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96417)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified flaw in the RF4CE protocol dissector when processing malformed RF4CE packets. A remote attacker can inject a malformed RF4CE packet onto the wire to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation may also involve convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.


15) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96420)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Toshiba file parser when parsing a malformed packet trace file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a crafted packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


16) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96419)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified flaw in profile import functionality when importing a crafted configuration profile. A remote attacker can trick a victim into importing a malformed configuration profile to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

User interaction is required to import the crafted configuration profile.


17) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96418)

CWE-ID: CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CVSSv4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an infinite loop in the TIFF protocol dissector when parsing a malformed packet trace file. A remote attacker can trick a victim into opening a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.

Malformed packets injected onto the wire can also trigger the issue.


18) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96423)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the X11 protocol dissector when dissecting malformed X11 packets or reading malformed packet trace files. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire or convince someone to read a malformed packet trace file to cause a denial of service.


19) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96416)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector when processing malformed IEEE 802.11 packets. A remote attacker can inject a malformed packet onto the wire to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation may also be possible by convincing a victim to read a malformed packet trace file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References