About this tag
The rohc and macsec tag covers topics related to Robust Header Compression (ROHC) and Media Access Control Security (MACsec) protocols, particularly in the context of network analysis and security. Recent discussions focus on Wireshark 4.6.6, which fixes a ROHC protocol dissector crash and a MACsec global-buffer-overflow bug, along with Windows compatibility improvements. These updates highlight the importance of keeping packet analysis tools patched to avoid vulnerabilities that could be exploited when inspecting network traffic. The tag is relevant for network engineers, security analysts, and IT professionals working with packet captures and protocol dissection.
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    Wireshark 4.6.6 Fixes ROHC Crash, MACsec Overflow, Windows Compatibility

    Wireshark 4.6.6, released May 19, 2026, fixes a ROHC protocol dissector crash in the 4.6 and 4.4 branches, corrects a MACsec global-buffer-overflow bug, and rolls in Windows stability fixes including Npcap 1.88 and repairs for Windows Server 2019-era compatibility. That makes this less a flashy...
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