CVE-2026-15173

Wireshark versions 4.6.0 to 4.6.6 contain a vulnerability in the pcapng file parser that can be exploited to cause a denial of service, leading to application crashes. Organizations using these versions for network traffic analysis should prioritize patching to mitigate potential disruptions in their monitoring capabilities. This issue is particularly relevant for cybersecurity teams and network administrators relying on Wireshark for packet analysis.