Wireshark up to 4.4.17/4.6.7 Dissector input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 4.4.17/4.6.7 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Dissector. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-76886. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 4.4.17/4.6.7. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

C12.22 protocol dissector crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.7 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service

The advisory is available at wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-76886 since 08/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 4.4.18 or 4.6.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Wireshark 4.4.18/4.6.8

Timelineinfo

08/19/2026 VulDB entry created
08/20/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
08/20/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wireshark.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-76886 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-76886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-393586

Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2026 01:09
Changes: 08/20/2026 01:09 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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