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HDMI can be used to move tcp/ip packets [HEC], all it takes is one media device with connectivity, and a firmware that provides tunneling capability, and your T
by rolph 2y ago
HDMI can be used to move tcp/ip packets [HEC], all it takes is one media device with connectivity, and a firmware that provides tunneling capability, and your TV will leak over the HDMI connector.
one pin [pin14] on the HDMI connector allows this to happen; disable it and that problem wont exist until specs & standards revision happens.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI
- hagbard_c 2y agoThat is why you connect it to a source which does not have direct internet access. Use an adversarial mindset when dealing with commercial services, they are out to get you after all.
- 0cf8612b2e1e 2y agoGiven how scattershot support is for CEC, is that a real concern? Cannot even get the basics working, are they really going to try and nab external network connections?