CVE-2026-6524
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2026-6524 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MySQL protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MySQL protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.4.0, <= 4.4.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.6.0, <= 4.6.4 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21172Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-37.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-6524?
MySQL protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.14 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-6524?
CVE-2026-6524 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-2026-6524?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-6522RPKI-Router protocol dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.…5.5
- CVE-2026-65220A logic flaw in the BMC IPMI implementation may allow an att…8.8
- CVE-2026-65221Rejected reason: The reported issue was assessed as intended…
- CVE-2026-65222Rejected reason: The reported issue could not be reproduced,…
- CVE-2026-65226Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected by runZero as…
- CVE-2026-6523GNW protocol dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4…5.5
- CVE-2026-6525IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4…5.5
- CVE-2026-6526RTSP protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.45.5
- CVE-2026-6527ASN.1 PER protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6…5.5
- CVE-2026-6528TLS protocol dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4…5.5
- CVE-2026-6529iLBC audio codec crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.4 and 4.4.0…5.5
- CVE-2026-6530DCP-ETSI protocol dissector crash in Wireshark 4.6.0 to 4.6.…5.5
Are you affected by CVE-2026-6524?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST