wnpa-sec-2025-06 · Kafka dissector crash
Summary
Name: Kafka dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2025-06
Date: November 19, 2025
Affected versions: 4.6.0, 4.4.0 to 4.4.10
Fixed versions: 4.6.1, 4.4.11
References:
Wireshark issue 20823.
Details
Description
The Kafka 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, 4.4.11 or later.