wnpa-sec-2026-51 · ROHC protocol dissector crash
Summary
Name: ROHC protocol dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-51
Date: May 19, 2026
Affected versions: 4.6.0 to 4.6.5, 4.4.0 to 4.4.15
Fixed versions: 4.6.6, 4.4.16
References:
Wireshark issue 21243.
Details
Description
The ROHC protocol dissector could crash.
Impact
Discovered by Arjun Basnet @ Securin Labs. 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 a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.6, 4.4.16 or later.
