CVE-2019-5982 Code injection in VAIO Update
Remote attackers can execute malicious code via man-in-the-middle attacks due to improper file verification in Sony VAIO Update.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-5982?
CVE-2019-5982 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sony Corporation VAIO Update, published on 5 Jul 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
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.
Weakness: CWE-494
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5982?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sony Vaio Update.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5982?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2019-5982 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5982 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sony Corporation VAIO Update
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7xv-mj6m-f2cf.