Wireshark 4.4.3 Released – What’s New!

The Wireshark Foundation has officially released Wireshark 4.4.3, the latest iteration of the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer.

Known for its robust capabilities in troubleshooting, protocol analysis, and network education, Wireshark continues to evolve with critical bug fixes and updated protocol support aimed at enhancing user experience and software functionality.

Key Flaw Fixes in Wireshark 4.4.3

Wireshark 4.4.3 addresses several issues reported by users, ensuring improved stability and performance. Here are some of the most notable bug fixes included in this release:

  • GSM MAP Dissector Issue: Resolved a potential mismatch in the uncertainty radius and its filter key (Issue 20247).
  • User Location Information Parsing: Macro eNodeB and Extended Macro eNodeB IDs are now properly decoded (Issue 20276).
  • NFSv2 Dissector Mode Decoding Error: Corrected an issue involving swapped character special file and directory mode decoding (Issue 20290).
  • CMake Zlib DLL Discovery: Prevented CMake from incorrectly discovering Strawberry Perl’s zlib DLL (Issue 20304).
  • VOIP Call Flow Display Bug: Fixed an issue where VOIP call flow incorrectly displayed hours (Issue 20311).
  • sFlow Header Sample Dissection: Addressed incorrect length being passed to the header sample dissector (Issue 20320).
  • wsutil Linking Error: Ensured linking against -lm to fix a missing fabs() function issue when built with -fno-builtin (Issue 20326).

Protocol and Feature Updates

Although no new protocols have been added in this release, Wireshark 4.4.3 includes significant updates to existing protocol support. Here’s an overview of the enhancements:

  • Updated Protocols: Various protocols such as HTTP2, IEEE 802.11, TCP, Modbus/TCP, LTE RRC, SIP, ZigBee ZCL, and more have received updates for improved precision and decoding functionalities.
  • Capture File Support: Enhancements have been made to CLLog, EMS, and ERF capture file handling.
  • File Format Decoding: No new updates were introduced for file format decoding in this release.

This release builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, Wireshark 4.4.2, which primarily focused on resolving security vulnerabilities (e.g., wnpa-sec-2024-14) and protocol decoding errors. A complete list of changes from earlier versions is available in the release notes.

Download and Installation

Wireshark 4.4.3, along with its source code and installation packages, is now available at download. Users can also access platform-specific packages provided by various Linux and Unix vendors.

Installation and upgrade guidance can be obtained through each system’s package management tools.

Wireshark provides extensive documentation, including a user guide and manual pages, at wireshark.org/docs.

For assistance, users can turn to the Wireshark Q&A site or participate in discussions via the dedicated mailing lists. Errors, feature requests, and bugs can be reported on the issue tracker.

SharkFest, Wireshark’s annual developer and user conference, also offers hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with the Wireshark development team and broader community.

By emphasizing continued improvements and addressing critical user feedback, Wireshark 4.4.3 reinforces its position as an indispensable tool for network analysis.

Whether you’re troubleshooting network issues or diving into protocol dissection, the latest release ensures smoother performance and enhanced functionality.

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Kaaviya
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Kaaviya is a Security Editor and fellow reporter with Cyber Press. She is covering various cyber security incidents happening in the Cyber Space.

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