CVE-2014-2087
Description
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.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
The vendor-content worker queues fetches as references arrive (check back in a few minutes). Or — if you've already worked around this in production — publish your fix to the community-verified tier.
✚ Propose a mitigation on Community → Mitigations published via the community go through AI scoring + 2 human reviewers + 7-day silent objection window before landing here withsource_tier=community-verified.
Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Free Download Manager - Stack Buffer Overflow
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| freedownloadmanager | free_download_manager | 3.8 | |
| freedownloadmanager | free_download_manager | 3.9.3 | |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531465/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66211
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2014/03/cve-2014-2087-free-download-manager-cdownloads_deleted-updatedownload-remote-code-execution
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531465/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66211
- https://www.rcesecurity.com/2014/03/cve-2014-2087-free-download-manager-cdownloads_deleted-updatedownload-remote-code-execution
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.