CVE-2026-7375: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Wireshark

Published Apr 30, 2026
·
Updated

UDS 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

Affected Software

3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.6.0<=4.6.4, >=4.4.0<=4.4.14
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.4.0<4.4.15
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.6.0<4.6.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.5

Event History

Apr 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 10, 58304
Event
via FIRST·02:33 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7375?

CVE-2026-7375 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an infinite loop in the Wireshark UDS protocol dissector.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7375?

To fix CVE-2026-7375, users should update Wireshark to version 4.6.5 or later, or 4.4.15 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2026-7375?

Wireshark versions 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 are affected by CVE-2026-7375.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2026-7375?

Any system running the affected versions of Wireshark is at risk of denial of service due to CVE-2026-7375.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-7375?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2026-7375 other than upgrading to a patched version of Wireshark.

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