CVE-2020-20740
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
PDFResurrect before 0.20 lack of header validation checks causes heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_get_version().
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-11-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-20740?
PDFResurrect before 0.20 lack of header validation checks causes heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_get_version().
Is CVE-2020-20740 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-20740 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-20740?
CVE-2020-20740 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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