CVE-2023-6602
Ffmpeg: improper handling of input format in tty demuxer of ffmpeg
Description
A flaw was found in FFmpeg's TTY Demuxer. This vulnerability allows possible data exfiltration via improper parsing of non-TTY-compliant input files in HLS playlists.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 31, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | 
Solution
- Upgrade the ffmpeg packages.
 
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
                                            Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
                                            information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
                                            CVE-2023-6602.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338 | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338 | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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            weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-6602 is
            associated with the following CWEs:
        
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html  - 
                            
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0 up to (including) 6.0 Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Red Hat, Inc.: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory  - 
                            
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 31, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in FFmpeg's TTY Demuxer. This vulnerability allows possible data exfiltration via improper parsing of non-TTY-compliant input files in HLS playlists. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-99 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338  - 
                            
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 31, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338