A security alert was issued on 30 April 2026 by the French National Cybersecurity Agency concerning multiple vulnerabilities in Wireshark. The flaws enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, cause a denial‑of‑service, and compromise data confidentiality. Affected versions include Wireshark 4.4.x earlier than 4.4.15 and Wireshark 4.6.x earlier than 4.6.5. The alert references a series of CVE identifiers ranging from CVE‑2026‑5299 to CVE‑2026‑6869, covering numerous related bugs. Users are advised to review the vendor’s security bulletins on the Wireshark website and apply the latest patches. Updating to the most recent release eliminates the known vulnerabilities and restores secure operation. The agency stresses timely patching to mitigate risk.
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