How severe is CVE-2009-2582?

CVE-2009-2582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2582?

CVE-2009-2582 primarily affects Akamai Technologies Download Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2582?

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-2009-2582 published?

CVE-2009-2582 was published on 2009-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2582

CVE-2009-2582 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Akamai Technologies Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Akamai Technologies Download Manager
Published: 2009-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in manager.exe in Akamai Download Manager (aka DLM or dlmanager) before 2.2.4.8 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP response during a Redswoosh download, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1891 and CVE-2007-1892.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2582?: Stack-based buffer overflow in manager.exe in Akamai Download Manager (aka DLM or dlmanager) before 2.2.4.8 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed HTTP response during a Redswoosh download, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-1891 and CVE-2007-1892.
How severe is CVE-2009-2582?: CVE-2009-2582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2582?: CVE-2009-2582 primarily affects Akamai Technologies Download Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2582?: 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-2009-2582 published?: CVE-2009-2582 was published on 2009-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:2.0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:2.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:2.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:2.2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:akamai_technologies:download_manager:2.2.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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