CVE-2019-1785

Name: CVE-2019-1785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-08T19:29:05.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1785 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the RAR file scanning functionality of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.101.1 and 0.101.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper error-handling mechanisms when processing nested RAR files sent to an affected device. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the RAR file scanning functionality of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.101.1 and 0.101.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper error-handling mechanisms when processing nested RAR files sent to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted RAR file to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to view or create arbitrary files on the targeted system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clamav	Clamav	0.101.0
Clamav	Clamav	0.101.1

References

https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=12284Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=12284Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1785?

How severe is CVE-2019-1785?

CVE-2019-1785 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1785?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST