How severe is CVE-2024-23972?

CVE-2024-23972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23972?

CVE-2024-23972 affects Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23972?

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

Does CVE-2024-23972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21398.

When was CVE-2024-23972 published?

CVE-2024-23972 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23972

CVE-2024-23972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21398
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware
Published: 2024-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sony XAV-AX5500 USB Configuration Descriptor Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the USB host driver. A crafted USB configuration descriptor can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-23185

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23972?: Sony XAV-AX5500 USB Configuration Descriptor Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the USB host driver. A crafted USB configuration descriptor can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-23185
How severe is CVE-2024-23972?: CVE-2024-23972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23972?: CVE-2024-23972 affects Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21398.
When was CVE-2024-23972 published?: CVE-2024-23972 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sony:xav-ax5500_firmware:1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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