wnpa-sec-2026-15 · K12 RF5 file parser crash
Summary
Name: K12 RF5 file parser crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-15
Date: April 29, 2026
Affected versions: 4.6.0 to 4.6.4, 4.4.0 to 4.4.14
Fixed versions: 4.6.5, 4.4.15
References:
Wireshark issue 21094.
CVE-2026-5404.
Details
Description
The K12 RF5 file parser could crash.
Impact
Discovered by Brendan Coles. 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 and export a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.5, 4.4.15 or later.
