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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25304 affects Free Download Manager 2.0 Build 417. A malicious download-list or URL file can crash the application and potentially run code when imported. This is mainly a workstation risk involving legacy software and unsafe file handling, not an internet-facing server issue based on the provided sources.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and removal from managed endpoints. This is high impact if present, but likely narrow in scope because it affects an old desktop application version and is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a CWE-120 local buffer overflow in the URL import functionality. The described trigger is importing a crafted URL file through the application’s download-list import feature, causing overflow in Location header handling, SEH overwrite, and possible arbitrary code execution.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed if endpoints still run Free Download Manager 2.0 Build 417. Exposure is likely limited to legacy desktops or packaged software inventories. The sources do not identify broader affected versions or server-side exposure.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, so proof-of-concept exploit information is publicly available. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Successful exploitation appears to require the vulnerable application processing a crafted imported file.
Researcher notes
Evidence is centered on VulnCheck, ExploitDB, CVE records, and a FileHippo product reference. No vendor patch details, fixed version, indicators of compromise, or active exploitation confirmation are provided. Treat exploit availability as public, but do not assume exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for Free Download Manager 2.0 Build 417.
- Remove the vulnerable legacy version where business use is not required.
- Check current vendor or distributor guidance for supported replacement versions.
- Block or discourage importing untrusted download-list or URL files.
- Use endpoint controls to limit execution from untrusted user content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Free Download Manager 2.0 Build 417 is installed.
- Review software inventory for legacy FileHippo-sourced installer packages.
- Check endpoint alerts for crashes or suspicious behavior involving the application.
- Verify users cannot import untrusted URL/list files into the application.
- Document compensating controls if removal is delayed.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44499CVE reference · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Free Download Manager 2.0 Built 417 Local Buffer Overflow SEHCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.