CVE-2023-6605: Ffmpeg: dash playlist ssrf vulnerability in ffmpeg
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
A flaw was found in FFmpeg's DASH playlist support. This vulnerability allows arbitrary HTTP GET requests to be made on behalf of the machine running FFmpeg via a crafted DASH playlist containing malicious URLs.
Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | >=2.0<6.0 | |
| FFmpeg | >=3.0<5.0 | |
| FFmpeg | >=4.2<6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6605?
CVE-2023-6605 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary HTTP GET requests.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6605?
To mitigate CVE-2023-6605, upgrade to a patched version of FFmpeg that addresses the identified flaw.
What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2023-6605?
CVE-2023-6605 affects FFmpeg versions from 2.0 up to but not including 6.0.
What kind of exploit can occur due to CVE-2023-6605?
CVE-2023-6605 allows for crafted DASH playlists to execute arbitrary HTTP GET requests on the host machine.
Is my installation of FFmpeg vulnerable to CVE-2023-6605?
If you are using FFmpeg version between 2.0 and 6.0, your installation is vulnerable to CVE-2023-6605.
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