HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-5982
HIGH

CVE-2019-5982

CWE-494Published: July 5, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5982 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

sony1 product(s)
vaio update
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777
ADVISORYhttps://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777

All References (4)

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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777Vendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-5982
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-494
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 5, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-5982 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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