How severe is CVE-2008-1938?

CVE-2008-1938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1938?

CVE-2008-1938 primarily affects Sony Mylo Com 2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1938?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1938 published?

CVE-2008-1938 was published on 2008-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1938

CVE-2008-1938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sony Mylo Com 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sony Mylo Com 2
Published: 2008-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sony Mylo COM-2 Japanese model firmware before 1.002 does not properly verify web server SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and conduct spoofing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1938?: Sony Mylo COM-2 Japanese model firmware before 1.002 does not properly verify web server SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and conduct spoofing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2008-1938?: CVE-2008-1938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1938?: CVE-2008-1938 primarily affects Sony Mylo Com 2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1938 published?: CVE-2008-1938 was published on 2008-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sony:mylo_com_2:*:*:*:ja:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sony:mylo_com_2:*:*:*:en:*:*:*:*

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