CVE-2009-0184
CVE-2009-0184 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Free Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Free Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0184?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0184?
- CVE-2009-0184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0184 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0184?
- CVE-2009-0184 primarily affects Free Download Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0184?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0184 published?
- CVE-2009-0184 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33524
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-5/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500605/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33555
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0302
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:free_download_manager:free_download_manager:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:free_download_manager:free_download_manager:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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