Microsoft Network Monitor up to 4.4.18/4.6.8 File Parser infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Network Monitor up to 4.4.18/4.6.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to infinite loop. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-95394. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Network Monitor up to 4.4.18/4.6.8 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Network Monitor file parser large loop in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service

The advisory is available at wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-95394 since 09/22/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 4.4.19 or 4.6.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 2.8
VulDB Temp Score: 2.7
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CNA Base Score: 4.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Network Monitor 4.4.19/4.6.9

Timelineinfo

09/22/2026 CVE reserved
09/29/2026 +7 days Advisory disclosed
09/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: wireshark.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-95394 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-95394
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-411250

Entryinfo

Created: 09/29/2026 11:46
Changes: 09/29/2026 11:46 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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