CVE-2026-6870

Name: CVE-2026-6870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-30T07:16:41.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-6870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GSM RP 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 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GSM RP 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

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-824

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/21189Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2026-43.htmlVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/work_items/21189Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6870?

GSM RP 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-2026-6870?

CVE-2026-6870 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6870?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-6870?

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Source: NVD / NIST