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CVE-2009-0184

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in the torrent parsing implementation in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long file n…

Published Feb 3, 2009free_download_managerCWE-119EPSS 27.80%

Overview

CVE-2009-0184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting free_download_manager free_download_manager. It was published on February 3, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in the torrent parsing implementation in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long file name within a torrent file, (2) a long tracker URL in a torrent file, or (3) a long comment in a torrent file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from free_download_manager. Update free_download_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/33524Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2009-5/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500605/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33555Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0302Refsecunia.com/advisories/33524Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2009-5/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500605/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33555Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0302

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0184?

CVE-2009-0184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting free_download_manager free_download_manager. It was published on February 3, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0184?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0184?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from free_download_manager. Update free_download_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0184?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0184 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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