Is CVE-2014-2087 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-2087, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-2087 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-2087 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2087?

CVE-2014-2087 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2014-2087

CWE-119Published: March 18, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the CDownloads_Deleted::UpdateDownload function in Downloads_Deleted.cpp in Free Download Manager 3.9.3 build 1360, 3.8 build 1173, 3.0 build 852, and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name, which is then deleted from the download queue by the user.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2087 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-2087. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.