GetGo Download Manager up to 5.3.0.2712 HTTP Server memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GetGo Download Manager up to 5.3.0.2712. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Server. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-17849. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GetGo Download Manager up to 5.3.0.2712. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component HTTP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A buffer overflow vulnerability in GetGo Download Manager 5.3.0.2712 and earlier could allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code on NAS devices via a long response.

The bug was discovered 02/27/2018. The weakness was presented 12/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at packetstormsecurity.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17849 since 12/22/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (43391). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/22/2017 🔍
12/27/2017 +5 days 🔍
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12/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2018 +61 days 🔍
12/10/2025 +2843 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 145530
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17849 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17849
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111053
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/28/2017 09:34
Updated: 12/10/2025 11:00
Changes: 12/28/2017 09:34 (56), 12/18/2019 08:47 (4), 01/19/2023 08:41 (4), 12/10/2025 11:00 (18)
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