Is CVE-2014-1684 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-1684, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-1684 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-1684 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-1684?

CVE-2014-1684 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2014-1684

CWE-189Published: March 3, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The ASF_ReadObject_file_properties function in modules/demux/asf/libasf.c in the ASF Demuxer in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a zero minimum and maximum data packet size in an ASF file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-1684 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-1684. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.