Vulnerability Description
Multiple protocol dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allow denial of service
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21275Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21277Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21330Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21383Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-61.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15163?
CVE-2026-15163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Multiple protocol dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.16 allow denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-15163?
CVE-2026-15163 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.