CVE-2008-5072
CVE-2008-5072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in K-lite Mega Codec Pack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: K-lite Mega Codec Pack
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
vsfilter.dll in K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.5.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed FLV file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5072?
- vsfilter.dll in K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.5.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed FLV file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5072?
- CVE-2008-5072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5072 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5072?
- CVE-2008-5072 affects K-lite Mega Codec Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5072?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-5072 published?
- CVE-2008-5072 was published on 2008-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/filedesc/klite-dos-tgz.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4588
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31400
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45446
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6565
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:k-lite:mega_codec_pack:3.5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*