CVE-2014-3452: Filters\LAV\avfilter-lav-4.dll in K-lite Codec 10.4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-3452?

k-lite codec pack: upgrade to newer than 10.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-3452 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3452 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-3452 affect?

CVE-2014-3452 affects k-lite codec pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Filters\LAV\avfilter-lav-4.dll in K-lite Codec 10.4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .jpg file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-3452?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-3452 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting k-lite codec pack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Filters\LAV\avfilter-lav-4.dll in K-lite Codec 10.4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .jpg file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codecguide

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-16 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codecguide k-lite codec pack UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.4.5

Fixed in: newer than 10.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy k-lite-codec-pack || rpm -q k-lite-codec-pack || k-lite-codec-pack --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade k-lite-codec-pack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade k-lite-codec-pack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-3452?

k-lite codec pack: upgrade to newer than 10.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3452 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3452 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-2014-3452 affect?

CVE-2014-3452 affects k-lite codec pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Filters\LAV\avfilter-lav-4.dll in K-lite Codec 10.4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .jpg file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3452?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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