wnpa-sec-2026-71 · Tektronix K12xx file parser crash
Summary
Name: Tektronix K12xx file parser crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2026-71
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 21414.
Details
Description
The Tektronix K12xx file parser could crash.
Impact
Discovered by Jaime Cavero. We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. It may be possible to make Wireshark crash by convincing someone to read a malformed packet capture file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6.8, 4.4.18 or later.
