CVE-2009-0183

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in Remote Control Server in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Authorization header in an HTTP request.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 99.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 3, 2009

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (14)

PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttp://osvdb.org/51745
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttp://secunia.com/advisories/33524
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttp://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-3/
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500604/100/0/threaded
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33554
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0302
PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftwarehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7986
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://osvdb.org/51745
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/33524
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-3/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500604/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33554
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0302
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7986

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-119Buffer Operations Within Bounds (Buffer Overflow)

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16777✓ verified
First seen Jul 13, 2010
Free Download Manager 2.5 Build 758 - Remote Control Server Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-7986✓ verified
First seen Feb 4, 2009
Free Download Manager 2.5/3.0 - Authorisation Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/fdm_auth_header✓ verified
First seen Feb 2, 2009
Free Download Manager Remote Control Server Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2009-0183?

CVE-2009-0183 is a none vulnerability published on February 3, 2009. Stack-based buffer overflow in Remote Control Server in Free Download Manager (FDM) 2.5 Build 758 and 3.0 Build 844 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Authorization header in an HTTP request.

When was CVE-2009-0183 disclosed?

CVE-2009-0183 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 3, 2009, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2009-0183 actively exploited?

CVE-2009-0183 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2009-0183?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2009-0183, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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