CVE-2010-0998 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 May 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in Free Download Manager, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2010-0998?

CVE-2010-0998 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) the folders feature in Site Explorer, (2) the websites feature in Site Explorer, (3) an FTP URI, or (4) a redirect.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0998?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0998?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0998 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-2010-0998 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0998 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mwr5-r3pr-v4cp.