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wnpa-sec-2026-01 · BLF file parser crash

Summary

Name: BLF file parser crash

Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-01

Date: Jan 14, 2026

Affected versions: 4.6.0 to 4.6.2, 4.4.0 to 4.4.12

Fixed versions: 4.6.3, 4.4.13

References:

Wireshark issue 20880.

Details

Description

The BLF file parser could crash.

Impact

We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. It may be possible to make Wireshark crash by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.

Resolution

Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.3, 4.4.13 or later.