Description
GNW protocol dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Foundation | Wireshark | >= 4.6.0, < 4.6.5; >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.15 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21177Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-38.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 30, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 11, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed