CVE-2009-0184: Multiple buffer overflows in the torrent parsing implementation in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 a

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0184 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting free download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the torrent parsing implementation in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long file name within a torrent file, (2) a long tracker URL in a torrent file, or (3) a long comment in a torrent file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	27.8% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: free download manager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-03 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

free download manager free download manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5 · 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free-download-manager || rpm -q free-download-manager || free-download-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison free-download-manager sudo apt install free-download-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold free-download-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list free-download-manager sudo dnf downgrade free-download-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add free-download-manager

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: Free Download Manager - '.Torrent' File Parsing Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: Free Download Manager 3.0 Build 844 - Torrent Parsing Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Free Download Manager Torrent Parsing Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-0184?

free download manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0184 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0184 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-2009-0184 affect?

CVE-2009-0184 affects free download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Multiple buffer overflows in the torrent parsing implementation in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long file name within a torrent file, (2) a long track

How urgent is CVE-2009-0184?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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