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wnpa-sec-2026-48 · Sharkd utility crash

Summary

Name: Sharkd utility crash

Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-48

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 21206.

Details

Description

The sharkd utility could crash.

Impact

Discovered by Alexandre de Oliveira. We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. It may be possible to make sharkd crash.

Resolution

Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.5, 4.4.15 or later.