[FFmpeg-devel] [PATCH] fftools/ffmpeg_ffplay_ffprobe_cmdutils: add -mask_url to replace the protocol address in the command with the asterisk (*)

[Nicolas George]

Marvin Scholz (12022-12-19):
> I agree, but then the docs should probably mention that to not give a false
> sense of absolute security here. And maybe note that it might

Indeed, documentation is necessary.

> be a better option to pass the password via stdin or hide the process
> from other users to completely avoid leaking the password.

Unfortunately, as far as I know, we do not have any mechanism of the
kind. That would be useful.

Regards,

-- 
  Nicolas George