CVE-2020-28967: FlashGet v1.9.6 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the 'current path directory' function

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-28967 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting flashget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FlashGet v1.9.6 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the 'current path directory' function. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate local process privileges via overwriting the registers.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	8.9% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: flashget

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flashget flashget DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flashget || rpm -q flashget || flashget --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flashget sudo apt install flashget=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.6> sudo apt-mark hold flashget

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

dnf --showduplicates list flashget sudo dnf downgrade flashget-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.6> sudo dnf versionlock add flashget

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.

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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-2020-28967?

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

Is CVE-2020-28967 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28967 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-2020-28967 affect?

CVE-2020-28967 affects flashget. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). FlashGet v1.9.6 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the 'current path directory' function. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate local process privileges via overwriting the registers.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28967?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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