published March 5, 2014
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A long HTTP response header is all it takes to send GetGo Download Manager crashing! Think of it like an overstuffed suitcase — if you keep cramming in items, eventually the zipper gives way, spilling everything out. In this case, an attacker can deliver a payload that causes the application to crash, leading to chaos! An attacker could craft a specially-long HTTP response header, causing the application to crash. This could lead to denial of service, disrupting users' ability to download files, and potentially allowing arbitrary code execution if further exploited — think of the mayhem if your suitcase bursts open at the airport!
Think of it like an overstuffed suitcase — if you keep cramming in items, eventually the zipper gives way, spilling everything out. In this case, an attacker can deliver a payload that causes the application to crash, leading to chaos! This vulnerability stems from a stack-based buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager, allowing remote attackers to send a long HTTP Response Header that can overflow the buffer and trigger a crash. In the worst-case scenario, this could enable code execution depending on how the overflow is handled.
An attacker could craft a specially-long HTTP response header, causing the application to crash. This could lead to denial of service, disrupting users' ability to download files, and potentially allowing arbitrary code execution if further exploited — think of the mayhem if your suitcase bursts open at the airport! To protect yourself, update to the latest version of GetGo Download Manager immediately, as earlier versions 4.9.0.1982, 4.8.2.1346, and 4.4.5.502 are vulnerable. Also, consider implementing input validation to mitigate buffer overflow risks in your applications. You’ve got this! Patch up and keep your downloads smooth and safe. 🛡️