wnpa-sec-2025-02 · Dissection engine crash
Summary
Name: Dissection engine crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2025-02
Date: June 4, 2025
Affected versions: 4.4.0 to 4.4.6, 4.2.0 to 4.2.11
Fixed versions: 4.4.7, 4.2.12
References:
Wireshark issue 20509.
CVE-2025-5601.
Details
Description
Some dissectors might crash due to a bug in the column utility module.
Impact
Discovered in our internal testing environment. We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. It may be possible to make Wireshark crash by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.4.7, 4.2.12 or later.