CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-2087

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the CDownloads_Deleted::UpdateDownload function in Downloads_Deleted.cpp in Free Download Manager allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name, which is then deleted from the download queue by the user.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially taking control of the user's system. This poses a serious threat to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Free Download Manager to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting the ability for users to input long file names should be considered.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CDownloads_Deleted::UpdateDownload function in Downloads_Deleted.cpp in Free Download Manager 3.9.3 build 1360, 3.8 build 1173, 3.0 build 852, and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name, which is then deleted from the download queue by the user.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS