HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-1788
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-1788

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

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the Object Linking & Embedding (OLE2) file scanning functionality of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.101.1 and prior 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 input and validation checking mechanisms for OLE2 files sent an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malformed OLE2 files to the device running an affected version ClamAV Software. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write condition, resulting in a crash that could result in a denial of service condition on an affected device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1788 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

clamav1 product(s)
clamav
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12166
PATCHhttps://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12166
ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00062.html
ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00064.html
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00019.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12
ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00062.html
ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00064.html
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00019.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12

All References (10)

→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00062.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00064.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12166Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00019.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory
→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00062.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00064.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12166Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00019.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-1788
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 8, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-1788 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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