CVE-2014-2206
CVE-2014-2206 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 61% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager 4.9.0.1982, 4.8.2.1346, 4.4.5.502, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Response Header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2206?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager 4.9.0.1982, 4.8.2.1346, 4.4.5.502, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Response Header.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2206?
- CVE-2014-2206 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2206 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2206?
- CVE-2014-2206 primarily affects Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2206?
- 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-2014-2206 published?
- CVE-2014-2206 was published on 2014-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.rcesecurity.com/2014/03/cve-2014-2206-getgo-download-manager-http-response-header-buffer-overflow-remote-code-execution
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531326/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65913
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:getgosoft:getgo_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:getgosoft:getgo_download_manager:4.8.2.1346:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:getgosoft:getgo_download_manager:4.9.0.1982:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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