Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability can make vulnerable Wireshark versions hang when processing malformed Lucent/Ascend traffic data. The business impact is availability loss for analysts and monitoring workflows, not confirmed system takeover. It matters most where old Wireshark builds are still used on analyst workstations or shared packet-analysis systems. Exposure is likely limited to systems running the affected Wireshark versions that parse Lucent/Ascend captures or related malformed packet data. Modern supported installations are unlikely to be exposed, but legacy forensic images, lab hosts, and distribution-packaged builds should be checked. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene fix. It is not KEV-listed and the known impact is denial of service, but vulnerable packet-analysis tools can interrupt investigations and create avoidable operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark outside the affected version ranges.; Check Wireshark and OS vendor advisories for the correct fixed package.; Retire legacy Wireshark 1.2, 1.4, and 1.6.0 installations..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- wireshark-lucent-dos(68335)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14794CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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