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HIGH

CVE-2021-4185

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Infinite loop in the RTMPT dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 and 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Technical details

Published
2021-12-30

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4185?

Infinite loop in the RTMPT dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 and 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Is CVE-2021-4185 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-4185 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-4185?

CVE-2021-4185 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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