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MEDIUM · 4.7

CVE-2026-15173

pcapng file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 allows denial of service

Vulnerability Description

pcapng file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 allows denial of service

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark>= 4.6.0, < 4.6.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-122

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-15173?

CVE-2026-15173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). pcapng file parser crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 allows denial of service

How severe is CVE-2026-15173?

CVE-2026-15173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15173?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.