Is CVE-2022-24705 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-24705 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-24705 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-24705 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24705?

CVE-2022-24705 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-24705

CWE-120Published: February 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The rad_packet_recv function in radius/packet.c suffers from a memcpy buffer overflow, resulting in an overly-large recvfrom into a fixed buffer that causes a buffer overflow and overwrites arbitrary memory. If the server connects with a malicious client, crafted client requests can remotely trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-24705 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.