CVE-2014-0349: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in J2k-Codec allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craft

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2014-0349 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting j2k-codec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in J2k-Codec allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: j2k-codec

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-12 04:37 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

j2k-codec j2k-codec MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy j2k-codec || rpm -q j2k-codec || j2k-codec --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0349?

j2k-codec: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0349 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0349 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0349 affect?

CVE-2014-0349 affects j2k-codec. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in J2k-Codec allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0349?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

References

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