CVE-2026-95393
wireshark: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Wireshark
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 29, 2026
Updated · September 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in Wireshark's CSN.1 (Concrete Syntax Notation One) protocol dissector. By transmitting malformed network packets or providing a crafted packet capture file, an attacker can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability causes the application to crash, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS).
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write