CVE-2009-3549: packet-paltalk.c in the Paltalk dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.2, on SPARC and certain other plat...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-3549 is a denial-of-service flaw in Wireshark's Paltalk protocol dissector. A malformed packet trace file could crash Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.2 on SPARC and some other platforms. This affects analysis availability, not data confidentiality or system takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still using Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.2, especially on SPARC or similar affected platforms, and opening packet capture files from untrusted or uncontrolled sources. Treat as low urgency unless legacy Wireshark is still used for security operations. The main business risk is interruption of packet analysis, not compromise, based on available evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.2 installations using vendor guidance.; Prefer a currently supported Wireshark release where operationally possible.; Avoid opening untrusted packet traces on vulnerable analysis workstations..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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