Vulnerability Description
Column handling crashes in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.6 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.12 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20509ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2025-02.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5601?
CVE-2025-5601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Column handling crashes in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.6 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.12 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2025-5601?
CVE-2025-5601 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.