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CVE-2010-0995: Stack-based buffer overflow in Internet Download Manager (IDM) before 5.19 allows remote attackers to execu...

Stack-based buffer overflow in Internet Download Manager (IDM) before 5.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FTP URI that causes unspecified "test sequences" to be sent from client to server.

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CVE-2010-0995 is a remote code execution flaw in Internet Download Manager versions before 5.19. A malicious FTP link could trigger a stack buffer overflow in the client. Business risk is mainly tied to legacy desktop systems still running old IDM builds. Exposure is most likely on workstations with Internet Download Manager installed below version 5.19, especially where users can open untrusted FTP URIs. Modern environments without IDM or with newer versions are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Prioritize cleanup where legacy IDM remains in use. The issue enables code execution, but urgency depends on actual endpoint presence because the CVE is old and active exploitation is not supported by the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Identify IDM installations and versions across managed endpoints.; Upgrade Internet Download Manager to version 5.19 or later.; Review vendor guidance for current supported remediation advice..

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