Is CVE-2019-1785 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-1785 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-1785 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-1785 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1785?

CVE-2019-1785 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-1785

CWE-20Published: April 8, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1785 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.