How severe is CVE-2014-2087?

CVE-2014-2087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2087?

CVE-2014-2087 primarily affects Freedownloadmanager 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-2014-2087?

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-2014-2087 published?

CVE-2014-2087 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2087

CVE-2014-2087 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th 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: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager
Published: 2014-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2087?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-2087?: CVE-2014-2087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2087?: CVE-2014-2087 primarily affects Freedownloadmanager 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-2014-2087?: 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-2014-2087 published?: CVE-2014-2087 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:freedownloadmanager:free_download_manager:3.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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