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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.