CVE-2010-0999: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-0999: Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allows remote attackers to...

Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-0999 affects old Free Download Manager versions before 3.0.852. A malicious metalink download file could cause the program to create files outside the intended download location. Business risk depends on whether legacy FDM is still installed and whether users can open untrusted metalink files. Exposure is most likely on legacy workstations or servers with Free Download Manager versions older than 3.0.852. Internet-facing services are not indicated by the source bundle; this appears to be client-side exposure tied to processing crafted metalink files. Handle as a legacy software hygiene item unless FDM is still widely deployed. Prioritize discovery and removal or upgrade, especially on high-value user workstations. There is no source-backed evidence of active exploitation in the provided bundle. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Free Download Manager installations and versions.; Upgrade Free Download Manager to 3.0.852 or later where present.; Remove unsupported or unnecessary legacy FDM installations..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 17, 2010, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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fdm-name-directory-traversal(58627)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7284CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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