Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | >= 2.0, <= 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334336Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6605?
CVE-2023-6605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 mali...
How severe is CVE-2023-6605?
CVE-2023-6605 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6605?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.