CVE-2025-5601
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2025-5601 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.12 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.7 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20509Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2025-02.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-5601?
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
How severe is CVE-2025-5601?
CVE-2025-5601 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5601?
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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