Is CVE-2024-20505 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20505 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20505 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20505 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20505?

CVE-2024-20505 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-20505

CWE-125Published: September 4, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the PDF parsing module of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 1.4.0, 1.3.2 and prior versions, all 1.2.x versions, 1.0.6 and prior versions, all 0.105.x versions, all 0.104.x versions, and 0.103.11 and all prior versions could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.

The vulnerability is due to an out of bounds read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted PDF file to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to terminate the scanning process.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20505 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.