CVE-2023-6603

Public Exploit
Ffmpeg: null pointer dereference in ffmpeg hls parsing

Description

A flaw was found in FFmpeg's HLS playlist parsing. This vulnerability allows a denial of service via a maliciously crafted HLS playlist that triggers a null pointer dereference during initialization.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334335 issue tracking exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6603?
CVE-2023-6603 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6603?
To fix CVE-2023-6603, 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-2023-6603 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6603 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-6603?
CVE-2023-6603 affects .
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