Wireshark 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Wireshark 4.2 reached end of life on 8 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
305 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Wireshark 4.6. Check your versionwireshark --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wireshark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Nov 2023 | — |
| End of life | 8 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 28 Aug 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.2.14 · 8 Oct 2025 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: Wireshark 4.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Wireshark 4.6 (latest release 4.6.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wireshark 4.2 still safe to use?
Wireshark 4.2 reached end of life on 8 Oct 2025, 305 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wireshark 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.14) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Wireshark 4.2 to?
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6, the newest actively supported branch.