Wireshark has released updates 4.6.4 and 4.4.14, which include important security patches and improvements, particularly addressing issues related to Npcap restrictions that previously caused the software to not start. The updates enhance stability by fixing problems such as USB HID memory exhaustion and slowing down of the Expert Info pane during large captures. Incremental improvements to the IPv6 and IEEE 802.11 stacks have also been made for better parsing of quality of service and mesh control fields. Users are encouraged to upgrade from older versions to benefit from these improvements in security and functionality

Wireshark 4.6.4 and 4.4.14 Updates: Fixes Npcap Restriction Issue and More

Both Wireshark 4.6.4 and 4.4.14 have arrived with security patches, crash prevention tweaks, and protocol refinements that fix issues such as Wireshark not starting after restricting Npcap. The update also fixes problems like USB HID memory exhaustion and Expert Info no longer slowing down during large captures, making the software more stable for network debugging and analysis. Additionally, the IPv6 and IEEE 802.11 stacks received incremental tweaks to improve parsing of QoS and Mesh Control fields in 802.11 frames. If you're still running an older version like Wireshark 4.4.x, it's worth updating to 4.4.14 or 4.6.4 for improved security and stability features.

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