About this tag
The wireshark update tag covers releases and patches for the Wireshark network protocol analyzer, focusing on bug fixes, security vulnerabilities, and compatibility improvements. Recent content highlights Wireshark 4.6.6, which addresses a ROHC protocol dissector crash, a MACsec global-buffer-overflow bug, and Windows stability fixes including Npcap 1.88 and repairs for Windows Server 2019-era compatibility. Discussions emphasize that packet analyzers are part of the attack surface, making updates critical for security. The tag is relevant for IT professionals, security analysts, and network engineers who rely on Wireshark for troubleshooting and threat analysis.
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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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