How severe is CVE-2018-16595?

CVE-2018-16595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16595?

CVE-2018-16595 primarily affects Sony R5c Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16595?

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

When was CVE-2018-16595 published?

CVE-2018-16595 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16595

CVE-2018-16595 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sony R5c Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sony R5c Firmware
Published: 2019-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Photo Sharing Plus component on Sony Bravia TV through 8.587 devices has a Buffer Overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16595?: The Photo Sharing Plus component on Sony Bravia TV through 8.587 devices has a Buffer Overflow.
How severe is CVE-2018-16595?: CVE-2018-16595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16595?: CVE-2018-16595 primarily affects Sony R5c Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16595?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-16595 published?: CVE-2018-16595 was published on 2019-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:o:sony:wd75_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wd65_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:xe70_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:xf70_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:we75_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:we6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wf6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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