CVE-2023-6603
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6603 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | >= 2.0, <= 6.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334335Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334335Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6603?
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-6603?
CVE-2023-6603 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6603?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-6603?
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