REDHAT-BUG-2464273: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability

Published May 1, 2026
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Updated

RDP protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service and possible code execution

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.6.0<=4.6.4, >=4.4.0<=4.4.14

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove wireshark from your environment.

    Uninstall Wireshark if it is not required.

  2. Compensating control

    Do not open untrusted RDP capture files in Wireshark. Analyze untrusted captures in an isolated/sandboxed environment and restrict access to capture files from untrusted sources or networks.

Event History

May 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2464273?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2464273 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

What does REDHAT-BUG-2464273 affect?

REDHAT-BUG-2464273 affects the RDP protocol dissector in Wireshark versions 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14.

3

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2464273?

REDHAT-BUG-2464273 is a vulnerability that allows for denial of service and possible code execution.

4

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2464273?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2464273, update Wireshark to a patched version beyond 4.6.4 or 4.4.14.

5

What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2464273?

Potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2464273 include crashes of Wireshark and potential remote code execution.

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