CVE-2017-17849
CVE-2017-17849 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% 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 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in GetGo Download Manager 5.3.0.2712 and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long response.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-17849?
- A buffer overflow vulnerability in GetGo Download Manager 5.3.0.2712 and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long response.
- How severe is CVE-2017-17849?
- CVE-2017-17849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-17849 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-17849?
- CVE-2017-17849 affects Getgosoft Getgo Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-17849?
- 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-2017-17849 published?
- CVE-2017-17849 was published on 2017-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145530/GetGo-Download-Manager-5.3.0.2712-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43391/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45087/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:getgosoft:getgo_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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