CVE-2010-0998: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allow remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-0998?

free download manager: upgrade to newer than 3.0.851. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-0998 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0998 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-0998 affect?

CVE-2010-0998 affects free download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-0998?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2010-0998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting free download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2010-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: freedownloadmanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-05-17 21:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freedownloadmanager free download manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.851 · 2 · 2.1 · 2.5.700 · 2.5.704 · 2.5.724 · 3.0.843 · 3.0.848

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.851

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.851 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade free-download-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade free-download-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-0998?

free download manager: upgrade to newer than 3.0.851. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-0998 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0998 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-2010-0998 affect?

CVE-2010-0998 affects free download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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,

How urgent is CVE-2010-0998?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

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