How severe is CVE-2005-3239?

CVE-2005-3239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3239?

CVE-2005-3239 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3239?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-3239 published?

CVE-2005-3239 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3239

CVE-2005-3239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Clam Anti-virus Clamav
Published: 2005-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The OLE2 unpacker in clamd in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) 0.87-1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a DOC file with an invalid property tree, which triggers an infinite recursion in the ole2_walk_property_tree function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3239?: The OLE2 unpacker in clamd in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) 0.87-1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a DOC file with an invalid property tree, which triggers an infinite recursion in the ole2_walk_property_tree function.
How severe is CVE-2005-3239?: CVE-2005-3239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3239?: CVE-2005-3239 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-3239 published?: CVE-2005-3239 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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