Wireshark 4.6.7 Fixes 12 Security Issues Across SSH, IEEE 802.11, Catapult DCT2000 and Other Protocols
Thu Jul 09 2026
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Patch Management
Vulnerability
thecyberexpress.com
The latest Wireshark 4.6.7 maintenance release addresses twelve security vulnerabilities that could affect users analyzing network traffic. Since packet captures processed in Wireshark pass through numerous protocol dissectors, malformed packets or capture files can trigger unexpected software behavior. The update strengthens security by fixing issues across several protocol parsers, including Catapult DCT2000, SSH, IEEE 802.11, and other components involved in packet analysis.
Wireshark Security Fixes Cover Multiple Protocol Dissectors
Most of the twelve patched vulnerabilities involve software crashes caused by crafted packets or capture files. These flaws could force protocol dissect...