CVE-2026-76920
wireshark: Wireshark: Denial of Service via 3gpp phone log file parser out-of-bounds write
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 20, 2026
Updated · September 11, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Wireshark. This vulnerability, located in the 3gpp phone log file parser, could allow a local attacker to trigger a crash by enticing a user to open a specially crafted log file. This could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
Statement
This Moderate impact vulnerability in Wireshark's 3gpp phone log file parser requires a local attacker to trick a user into opening a specially crafted log file. Successful exploitation could lead to a denial of service, affecting the availability of the Wireshark application.
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, users should avoid opening 3gpp phone log files from untrusted or suspicious sources with Wireshark. Exercise caution when handling files from unknown origins to prevent potential denial of service.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write