Improperly Controlled Sequential Memory Allocation Affecting wireshark package, versions <4.4.19-0+deb13u1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.13% (3rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-WIRESHARK-20257572
  • published29 Sept 2026
  • disclosed29 Sept 2026

Introduced: 29 Sep 2026

NewCVE-2026-96421  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-1325  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest wireshark to version 4.4.19-0+deb13u1 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 Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

USB HID protocol dissector infinite loop and memory leak in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1