Wireshark 4.6.9 Fixes 19 Vulnerabilities Including Code Execution Via Malicious Packet
Wireshark 4.6.9 and 4.4.19 patch 19 flaws, including code execution via a malicious profile.
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- First seenAug 13, 2026
- Last mentionedSep 28, 2026
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7 articles · newest firstZDI-26-747: Wireshark RF4CE Packet Parsing Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI disclosed a Wireshark RF4CE parsing buffer overflow enabling remote code execution, CVE-2026-96417.
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LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
Security researchers showed LG OLED TVs scan local networks and collect nearby device details, raising privacy concerns for TV owners.
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Researchers open-source a Wi-Fi cyber range for security training
NTNU and Aegean researchers open-source a software-emulated Wi-Fi cyber range using mac80211_hwsim with LLM-assisted scenario building.
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Mole Ransomware: How One Malicious Spam Campaign Quickly Increased Complexity and Changed Tactics
Unit 42 tracks the new Mole ransomware (CryptoMix family) spread via USPS-themed malspam, with tactics escalating to JavaScript downloaders dropping multiple malware families.
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Locky Ransomware Installed Through Nuclear EK
Unit 42 reports Locky ransomware delivered through the Nuclear exploit kit using Flash exploits, adding a drive-by path to existing malspam distribution.
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Wireshark 4.6.8 patches 28 security bugs, nine in file parsers
Wireshark 4.6.8 fixes 28 security bugs, including nine crash-prone capture file parsers, misdecoded 5G fields, and memory-safety issues.
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Related CVEs
by mentions- CVE-2026-96419<1%7.8Profile import crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service and possible code execution
- CVE-2026-96417<1%5.5RF4CE protocol dissector crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service
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- Wiresharkvendor · 3
- Palo Alto Networksvendor · 2
- AutoFocusproduct · 2
- Palo Alto Networksorganization · 2
- Level1Techsorganization · 1
- LGvendor · 1
- CryptoMixmalware · 1
- Molemalware · 1
- Miurefmalware · 1
- Proofpointorganization · 1
- KINSmalware · 1
- LG Ad Solutionsvendor · 1
- University of the Aegeanorganization · 1
- Proofpointvendor · 1
- LG OLED65G3PUAproduct · 1
- Lockymalware · 1
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