How severe is CVE-2005-1719?

CVE-2005-1719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1719 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1719?

CVE-2005-1719 primarily affects Alwil Avast Antivirus. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1719?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-1719 published?

CVE-2005-1719 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1719

CVE-2005-1719 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alwil Avast Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alwil Avast Antivirus
Published: 2005-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in ALWIL avast! antivirus 4 (4.6.6230) and earlier, when running on Windows NT 4.0, does not properly detect certain viruses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1719?: Unknown vulnerability in ALWIL avast! antivirus 4 (4.6.6230) and earlier, when running on Windows NT 4.0, does not properly detect certain viruses.
How severe is CVE-2005-1719?: CVE-2005-1719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1719 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1719?: CVE-2005-1719 primarily affects Alwil Avast Antivirus. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-1719 published?: CVE-2005-1719 was published on 2005-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.168:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.172:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.183:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.202:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.211:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.229:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.0.235:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.260:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.268:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.278:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.287:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.289:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.304:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.319:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.335:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.342:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.357:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.389:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.396:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.412:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.418:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.1.501:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.5.518:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.5.549:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.5.561:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.6.603:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alwil:avast_antivirus:4.6.623:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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