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7.5
Wireshark 2 can be tricked into running malicious code
published 4 days ago
Summary
The Wireshark 2 program may let an attacker cause it to execute code they provide. This could let them take control of the computer running the network analysis tool. Update to the latest version or apply the vendor’s patch as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update cleanstart wireshark to version 2.2.7-r0.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | wireshark |
< 2.2.7-r0 Fix: upgrade to 2.2.7-r0
|
Original advisory text
In Wireshark 2
Security vulnerability affects the wireshark package. In Wireshark 2.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2024-LS55010 · OSV
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