ZDI-26-747: Wireshark RF4CE Packet Parsing Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 23, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Wireshark. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-96417.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark
Event History
Sep 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must cause the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution on the affected Wireshark installation.
2
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.
3
What is the assigned CVE identifier and severity rating?
The assigned CVE is CVE-2026-96417. ZDI assigned the vulnerability a CVSS rating of 7.8.