CVE-2013-6336: The ieee802154_map_rec function in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c in the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector in Wi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a crash vulnerability in Wireshark's IEEE 802.15.4 packet dissector. A crafted packet can make vulnerable Wireshark versions stop working, interrupting packet analysis but not showing evidence of system compromise in the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, forensic systems, or automated capture-processing services running vulnerable Wireshark versions and handling IEEE 802.15.4 traffic or packet captures. Treat as a targeted availability risk for security operations rather than a broad enterprise compromise risk. Patch vulnerable Wireshark installations during normal security maintenance, faster where packet analysis is operationally critical. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.8.11, 1.10.3, or a later supported release.; Apply fixed Debian, openSUSE, or Red Hat packages where applicable.; Prioritize systems that inspect IEEE 802.15.4 captures or untrusted packet files..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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