CVE-2010-0995 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted FTP URI, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability in Internet Download Manager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-0995?

CVE-2010-0995 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Internet Download Manager (IDM) before 5.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FTP URI that causes unspecified "test sequences" to be sent from client to server.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0995?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tonec Internet Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0995?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0995 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-2010-0995 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0995 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gcc9-p2vw-frrp.

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