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mpv bundled ytdl_hook playlist injection lets attackers read local files

If you play a malicious page in the mpv video player, your files can be peeked at.

Summary

A playlist injection flaw in the ytdl_hook script bundled with the mpv video player lets remote attackers who control a feed or page read local files or load shared objects to run code. Versions from 0.29.0 before 0.42.0 are affected.

Affected when

  • Playing a URL from a feed or page an attacker controls

What to do

Update mpv to 0.42.0.

Products and platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • mpv

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