CVE-2026-6870
Wireshark: Wireshark: Denial of service via GSM RP protocol dissector crash
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 30, 2026
Updated · July 2, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Wireshark. A user processing a specially crafted GSM RP protocol dissector file or network traffic could trigger a crash, leading to a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, avoid opening untrusted network capture files or analyzing network traffic from untrusted sources with Wireshark. Users should exercise caution when handling files or network streams from unknown or suspicious origins.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-237 · Improper Handling of Structural Elements