Vulnerability Description
RPKI-Router protocol dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows 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, <= 4.4.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21186ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-42.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21186ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-6522?
CVE-2026-6522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). RPKI-Router protocol dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-6522?
CVE-2026-6522 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-2026-6522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.