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Wireshark 4.6.8 patches 28 security bugs, nine in file parsers
Wireshark 4.6.8 addresses 28 security vulnerabilities, with nine of them located in file parsers that process saved capture files from formats including pcapng, Endace ERF, Tektronix K12xx, and others. These parser vulnerabilities can be triggered by opening a malicious capture file and do not require network access to exploit.
Why it matters: Security practitioners and network analysts using Wireshark should update immediately, as opening untrusted capture files from external sources or potentially compromised systems now poses a direct security risk.
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