Wireshark — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 139

This page documents known security weaknesses and vulnerabilities associated with the Wireshark network protocol analyzer, categorized under software weakness classifications such as buffer overflows, injection flaws, and improper access control. It aggregates data from various sources to provide a comprehensive overview of security issues affecting this widely used open-source network traffic analysis tool. The content collected here spans from the initial release of the software through recent updates, covering vulnerabilities reported across different versions and branches of the project. This includes issues identified by the maintainers, security researchers, and external entities that have been disclosed publicly. The aggregation focuses on providing a historical and current perspective on the security posture of Wireshark, highlighting how the development team has addressed various types of defects over time. Visitors to this page can track vendor advisories and updates issued by the Wireshark development community regarding specific security patches. You can also understand the nature and impact of specific weakness classes by examining how they manifest in this particular product. Furthermore, users can look up the vulnerability history of Wireshark to assess the evolution of its security landscape, helping security professionals, network administrators, and developers make informed decisions about software integrity and risk management. This resource serves as a neutral reference for understanding the scope and severity of reported issues without promoting any specific narrative or timeline.