Use of Uninitialized Variable Affecting wireshark package, versions <1:4.4.2-10.el10_2.8


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.31% (22nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS10-WIRESHARK-19689953
  • published12 Sept 2026
  • disclosed19 Aug 2026

Introduced: 19 Aug 2026

CVE-2026-76919  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-457  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:10 wireshark to version 1:4.4.2-10.el10_2.8 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream wireshark package and not the wireshark package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

ESS protocol dissector crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.7 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service

CVSS Base Scores

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