CVE-2008-1602: Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1602 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting orbit downloader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long download URL, which is not properly handled during Unicode conversion for a balloon notification after a download has failed.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	67.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-04-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: orbit downloader

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-04-06 23:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orbit downloader orbit downloader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.3 · 2.6.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orbit-downloader || rpm -q orbit-downloader || orbit-downloader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison orbit-downloader sudo apt install orbit-downloader=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo apt-mark hold orbit-downloader

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list orbit-downloader sudo dnf downgrade orbit-downloader-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo dnf versionlock add orbit-downloader

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Orbit Downloader - URL Unicode Conversion Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Orbit Downloader URL Unicode Conversion Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-1602?

orbit downloader: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1602 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1602 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-1602 affect?

CVE-2008-1602 affects orbit downloader. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long download URL, which is not properly handled during Unicode conversion for a balloon notification after a download h

How urgent is CVE-2008-1602?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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