wnpa-sec-2026-64 · Sharkd utility crash
Summary
Name: Sharkd utility crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-64
Date: August 12, 2026
Affected versions: 4.6.0 to 4.6.7, 4.4.0 to 4.4.17
Fixed versions: 4.6.8, 4.4.18
References:
Wireshark issue 21395.
Details
Description
The sharkd utility could crash.
Impact
Discovered by Claude and Ada Logics. We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. It may be possible to make sharkd crash by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet capture file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.8, 4.4.18 or later.
