CVE-2026-96416
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-96416 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service.
Description
IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Foundation | Wireshark | >= 4.6.0, < 4.6.9; >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.19 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Received
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-96416?
IEEE 802.11 protocol dissector crash in 4.6.0 to 4.6.8 and 4.4.0 to 4.4.18 allows denial of service
How severe is CVE-2026-96416?
CVE-2026-96416 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-96416?
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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