CVE-2019-5982
CVE-2019-5982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony Vaio Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-494.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-494
- Affected product: Sony Vaio Update
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper download file verification vulnerability in VAIO Update 7.3.0.03150 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack via a malicous wireless LAN access point. A successful exploitation may result in a malicious file being downloaded/executed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5982?
- Improper download file verification vulnerability in VAIO Update 7.3.0.03150 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack via a malicous wireless LAN access point. A successful exploitation may result in a malicious file being downloaded/executed.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5982?
- CVE-2019-5982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5982 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5982?
- CVE-2019-5982 affects Sony Vaio Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5982?
- 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-2019-5982 published?
- CVE-2019-5982 was published on 2019-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.html
- https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sony:vaio_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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