CVE-2009-0183 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Free Download Manager Remote Control Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0183?
CVE-2009-0183 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Remote Control Server in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Authorization header in an HTTP request.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0183?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Free Download Manager Free Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-0183 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0183 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rq42-54j3-767p.