Is CVE-2019-1789 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-1789 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-1789 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-1789 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1789?

CVE-2019-1789 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-1789

CWE-20Published: November 5, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ClamAV versions prior to 0.101.2 are susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability. An out-of-bounds heap read condition may occur when scanning PE files. An example is Windows EXE and DLL files that have been packed using Aspack as a result of inadequate bound-checking.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-1789 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.