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.