How severe is CVE-2010-0998?

CVE-2010-0998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0998?

CVE-2010-0998 primarily affects Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0998?

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-2010-0998 published?

CVE-2010-0998 was published on 2010-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0998

CVE-2010-0998 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager
Published: 2010-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) the folders feature in Site Explorer, (2) the websites feature in Site Explorer, (3) an FTP URI, or (4) a redirect.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0998?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) the folders feature in Site Explorer, (2) the websites feature in Site Explorer, (3) an FTP URI, or (4) a redirect.
How severe is CVE-2010-0998?: CVE-2010-0998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0998?: CVE-2010-0998 primarily affects Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0998?: 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-2010-0998 published?: CVE-2010-0998 was published on 2010-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:2.5.700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:2.5.704:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:2.5.724:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:3.0.843:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:3.0.848:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:3.0.850:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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