CVE-2013-4083: The dissect_pft function in epan/dissectors/packet-dcp-etsi.c in the DCP ETSI dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can make vulnerable Wireshark versions crash when they process a specially crafted packet. It affects packet analysis workflows, not the protected network directly. The main business risk is interruption of forensic, monitoring, or troubleshooting activity on systems still running old Wireshark builds. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, lab systems, packet-capture review hosts, or automated tools using affected Wireshark or TShark versions to inspect live traffic or untrusted capture files. Handle as a maintenance and resilience issue. It is not evidenced as actively exploited or code execution, but outdated packet-analysis tooling can disrupt incident response when analysts need it most. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.6.16, 1.8.8, 1.10.1, or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, openSUSE, or Mandriva security updates where applicable.; Avoid processing untrusted packet captures on vulnerable Wireshark or TShark installations..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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