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wnpa-sec-2026-101 · Sharkd utility crash

Summary

Name: Sharkd utility crash

Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-101

Date: September 23, 2026

Affected versions: 4.6.0 to 4.6.8, 4.4.0 to 4.4.18

Fixed versions: 4.6.9, 4.4.19

References:

Wireshark issue 21545.
CVE-2026-95388.

Details

Description

The sharkd utility could crash.

Impact

Discovered by Mayank Jangid (OpenSec Intelligence). We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. It may be possible to make sharkd crash.

Resolution

Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.9, 4.4.19 or later.