wnpa-sec-2025-05 · BPv7 dissector crash
Summary
Name: BPv7 dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2025-05
Date: November 19, 2025
Affected versions: 4.6.0
Fixed versions: 4.6.1
References:
Wireshark issue 20770.
Details
Description
The BPv7 dissector could crash
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 4.6.1 or later.