CVE-2025-13946
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2025-13946 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MEGACO dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.1 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.11 allows denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MEGACO dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.1 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.11 allows denial of service
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.12 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.6.0, < 4.6.2 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20884Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2025-08.htmlIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-13946?
MEGACO dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.1 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.11 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2025-13946?
CVE-2025-13946 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13946?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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