CVE-2014-2206
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager 4.9.0.1982, 4.8.2.1346, 4.4.5.502, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Response Header.
Published Mar 5, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-2206 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Getgo Download Manager (Getgosoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Getgo Download Manager 4.4.5.502.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager 4.9.0.1982, 4.8.2.1346, 4.4.5.502, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Response Header.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Getgo Download ManagerGetgosoft | 4.8.2.1346, 4.9.0.1982 | 4.4.5.502 |
Patched Releases
Getgo Download Manager
4.4.5.502
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 5, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitMSF getgodm_http_response_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-32132
- exploithttp://www.rcesecurity.com/2014/03/cve-2014-2206-getgo-download-manager-http-response-header-buffer-overflow-remote-code-execution
- exploit65913
- other20140302 [CVE-2014-2206] GetGo Download Manager HTTP Response Header Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in GetGo Download Manager 4.9.0.1982, 4.8.2.1346, 4.4.5.502, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Response Header.
Affected: Getgo Download Manager (Getgosoft) versions 4.8.2.1346, 4.9.0.1982. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Getgo Download Manager 4.4.5.502.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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