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CVE-2025-5601

Wireshark buffer overflow

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.31%
  1. Published4 Jun 2025

Description

Column handling crashes in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.6 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.12 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Wireshark≥ 4.2.0 < 4.2.12 · ≥ 4.4.0 < 4.4.7

Remediation

Fixed in
Wireshark≥ 4.2.12

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-5601 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-5601 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.31%.

How severe is CVE-2025-5601?

CVE-2025-5601 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-5601?

Affected products include Wireshark.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5601?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wireshark 4.2.12 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.