CVE-2004-2433 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the IsValidFile function of the ADM ActiveX control, affecting Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.4 and earlier, including its use in Kazaa Media Desktop and Grokkster. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long file path parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion with 10 mentions, indicating awareness and potential interest.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:altnet:altnet_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:altnet:altnet_download_manager:4.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:grokster:grokster:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.