Wireshark 4.6.8 patches 28 security flaws and squashes 25 bugs

**Handler on Duty**: Didier Stevens

**Threat Level**: Green

**Wireshark 4.6.8 Released**:

• **Published**: August 16, 2026
• **Last Updated**: August 16, 2026, 21:31:48 UTC
• **Details**: This release addresses 28 vulnerabilities and fixes 25 bugs.

**Author**: Didier Stevens, Senior Handler

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FOR further details, visit the [Wireshark release notes](https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-4.6.8.html).