CVE-2014-2087 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Free Download Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name when the user deletes it from the queue.
- 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-2014-2087?
CVE-2014-2087 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2014. 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 the CDownloads_Deleted::UpdateDownload function in Downloads_Deleted.cpp in Free Download Manager 3.9.3 build 1360, 3.8 build 1173, 3.0 build 852, and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name, which is then deleted from the download queue by the user.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2087?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freedownloadmanager Free Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2087?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2087 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-2014-2087 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-2087 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5vv-v37r-r859.