Wireshark 4.4.1 released, What’s new!

Wireshark, the world’s leading network protocol analyzer, has just launched its latest version, Wireshark 4.4.1.

This release brings a host of updates, primarily focused on bug fixes and improved protocol support, ensuring that network professionals and enthusiasts have the most reliable tool at their disposal. 

What is Wireshark? 

Wireshark is renowned for its ability to capture and analyze network traffic in real time, making it an indispensable tool for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and education in the realm of network protocols.

Hosted by the Wireshark Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing protocol analysis education, Wireshark relies heavily on community contributions and sponsorships to continue its development and outreach efforts.

Key Updates in Wireshark 4.4.1

Bug Fixes

The latest release addresses several critical vulnerabilities and bugs that were present in previous versions:

• Vulnerabilities Fixed: The ITS dissector crash (wnpa-sec-2024-12) and crashes related to AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissectors (wnpa-sec-2024-13) have been resolved.
• Bug Resolutions: Issues such as corrupt interface handling during live captures (Issue 11176), extcap toolbar malfunctions (Issue 19854), and incorrect NetFlow v8 TOS AS aggregation dissection (Issue 20021) have been fixed. Additionally, problems with Bluetooth classic L2CAP dissection (Issue 20047) and GUI lags due to NetworkManager interference (Issue 20090) have been addressed.

New and Updated Features

While no new protocols were introduced in this release, several existing protocols received updates. Notably, the TShark syntax has been refined to improve usability.

The command for dumping fields with a certain prefix has changed from -G fields prefix to -G fields, prefix, enhancing the functionality of TShark commands.

Enhanced Protocol Support

Wireshark 4.4.1 continues to expand its capabilities with updated support for a wide range of protocols including AppleTalk, BGP, HTTP2, Kerberos, MySQL, and many more.

This ensures that users can effectively monitor and analyze diverse network environments with greater accuracy. 

Capture File Support

The release also includes updates to capture file support formats such as BLF, CLLOG, CommView, ERF, and pcap.

These enhancements ensure compatibility with various data formats used in networking environments. 

Wireshark remains a vital tool for anyone involved in network management or education.

With each update, it continues to refine its features and address user feedback to maintain its position as the premier choice for network analysis.

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