Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the Portable Executable (PE) 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 PE files sent an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malformed PE files to the device running an affected version ClamAV Software. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read condition, resulting in a crash that could result in a denial of service condition on an affected device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.101.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=12262ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=12262ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1798?
CVE-2019-1798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the Portable Executable (PE) file scanning functionality of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.101.1 and prior could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a de...
How severe is CVE-2019-1798?
CVE-2019-1798 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clamav Clamav.