CVE-2019-5982

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory sony.com
Affected: Sony Corporation VAIO Update
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777 vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5982?
CVE-2019-5982 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5982?
To fix CVE-2019-5982, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5982 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5982 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5982?
CVE-2019-5982 affects Sony Corporation VAIO Update.
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