Wireshark prof import crash (DoS) - 4.4.0~4.4.18, 4.6.0~4.6.8
CVE-2026-96419 Published on September 29, 2026
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Wireshark
Profile import crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service and possible code execution
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-96419 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-96419. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-96419 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-96419
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Affected Versions
Wireshark Foundation Wireshark:- Version 4.6.0 and below 4.6.9 is affected.
- Version 4.4.0 and below 4.4.19 is affected.