CVE-2023-6601

Ffmpeg: hls unsafe file extension bypass in ffmpeg

Description

A flaw was found in FFmpeg's HLS demuxer. This vulnerability allows bypassing unsafe file extension checks and triggering arbitrary demuxers via base64-encoded data URIs appended with specific file extensions.

Categories

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2253172 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6601?
CVE-2023-6601 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6601?
To fix CVE-2023-6601, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-6601 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6601 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6601?
CVE-2023-6601 affects .
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