CVE-2025-13499: Access of Uninitialized Pointer in Wireshark
Published Nov 21, 2025
·Updated
Kafka dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.10 allows denial of service
Affected Software
3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=4.6.0, >=4.4.0<4.4.10
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.4.0<4.4.11
Wireshark Wireshark=4.6.0
Remediation
Information
Upgrade to version 4.6.1, 4.4.11, or above
Event History
Nov 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-13499?
CVE-2025-13499 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability in specific versions of Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-13499?
To fix CVE-2025-13499, update to a version of Wireshark that is later than 4.6.0 or 4.4.10.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2025-13499?
CVE-2025-13499 affects Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.10 and version 4.6.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2025-13499 allow?
CVE-2025-13499 allows for a denial of service attack by crashing the Kafka dissector in Wireshark.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2025-13499?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2025-13499.