OpenFlow v5 protocol dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21182 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21188 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-39.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
01 May 2026, 19:27
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21182 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21188 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-39.html - Vendor Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Wireshark wireshark
Wireshark |
30 Apr 2026, 15:10
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-04-30 07:16
Updated : 2026-05-01 19:27
NVD link : CVE-2026-6521
Mitre link : CVE-2026-6521
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-6521
JSON object : View
Products Affected
wireshark
- wireshark
CWE
CWE-835
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
