How severe is CVE-2019-18979?

CVE-2019-18979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-18979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18979?

CVE-2019-18979 affects Claranova Adaware Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18979?

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-2019-18979 published?

CVE-2019-18979 was published on 2020-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18979

CVE-2019-18979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Claranova Adaware Antivirus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Claranova Adaware Antivirus
Published: 2020-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adaware antivirus 12.6.1005.11662 and 12.7.1055.0 has a quarantine flaw that allows privilege escalation. Exploitation uses an NTFS directory junction to restore a malicious DLL from quarantine into the system32 folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18979?: Adaware antivirus 12.6.1005.11662 and 12.7.1055.0 has a quarantine flaw that allows privilege escalation. Exploitation uses an NTFS directory junction to restore a malicious DLL from quarantine into the system32 folder.
How severe is CVE-2019-18979?: CVE-2019-18979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18979?: CVE-2019-18979 affects Claranova Adaware Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18979?: 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-2019-18979 published?: CVE-2019-18979 was published on 2020-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/%40kusolwatcharaapanukorn/0-days-adaware-antivirus-quarantine-flaws-allow-privilege-escalation-3d1f3c8214ec

Affected products (1)

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