CVE-2025-5601

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Wireshark

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

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to version 4.4.7, 4.2.13 or above.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Wireshark Foundation Wireshark
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2025-02.html
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20509 issue tracking permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5601?
CVE-2025-5601 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5601?
To fix CVE-2025-5601: Upgrade to version 4.4.7, 4.2.13 or above.
Is CVE-2025-5601 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5601 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-5601?
CVE-2025-5601 affects Wireshark Foundation Wireshark.
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