Sony XAV-9500ES Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/USB Security Vulnerability Patch Advisory

Vulnerability Overview Release Date: July 16, 2026 Vulnerability Type: System software security vulnerabilities in Bluetooth communication, Wi-Fi communication, and USB functionalities Remediation: Fixes security vulnerabilities in the aforementioned features Affected Range Applicable Model: XAV-9500ES Remediation Plan Firmware Version: 3.04.00 File Size: 371 MB (389,784,717 bytes) Release Date: July 16, 2026 Preparations 1. Check Firmware Version - Turn on the media receiver - Select "Settings" - Select "System" - Select "System Information" - If the displayed firmware version is 3.04.00, no update is required 2. Precautions - Park the vehicle in a safe location and start the engine to prevent battery voltage from dropping too low - Do not turn off the media receiver during the update process - Do not disconnect the smartphone or USB storage device during the update process - Set the date and time after the update is complete Download and Installation Update via USB Tethering - Update using a smartphone via USB tethering Update via USB Storage Device - Update using a USB storage device and a computer Acknowledgments Thanks to the following individuals and organizations: - @ExLuck99 and @gr4ss341 of ANHTUD in collaboration with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative - Viettel Cyber Security (@vcslab) in collaboration with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative - Neodyme AG in collaboration with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative - Synacktiv (@Synacktiv) in collaboration with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative Additional Information Important Note: Ensure that the date and time are set correctly before and after the update process Questions and Answers Troubleshooting: - Update via USB tethering - Update via USB storage device File Information Filename: XAV-9500ES_3040000.eup Version: 3.04.00 Size: 371 MB (389,784,717 bytes) Release Date: July 16, 2026 Download Links Download Firmware: Download Related Links Update via USB tethering: Update Via the Internet Using USB Tethering Update via USB storage device: Update Via a USB Storage Device Troubleshooting Update via USB tethering: Troubleshooting: Update Via the Internet Using USB Tethering Update via USB storage device: Troubleshooting: Update Via a USB Storage Device Other Services Product Repair: Product Repair Parts & Accessories: Parts & Accessories Contact Support: Contact Support Community: Community Register a Product: Register a Product Footer Information Sony Rewards: Join Now, Learn More, Manage Account Consumer Electronics: Press Releases, About Sony, Accessibility, Electronics Store, Electronics Registration, Electronics Newsletter, Authorized Retailers, Product Support Professional Products & Solutions: Technology, Events, Insight, Press Center, Recycling, Locate a Dealer, Product Support Other Websites: PlayStation, Sony Pictures, Sony Music Legal Information United States: United States Careers: Careers Contact Us: Contact Us Company Info: Company Info Voluntary Recall: Voluntary Recall Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Copyright Information © 2025 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 2015 Terms and Conditions: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Professional Terms & Conditions: PROFESSIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Sony Privacy Policy: SONY PRIVACY POLICY California Privacy Notice: CA PRIVACY NOTICE Health Data Privacy Policy: HEALTH DATA PRIVACY POLICY Your Privacy Choices: YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES Manage Cookies: MANAGE COOKIES

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Sony XAV-9500ES Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/USB Security Vulnerability Patch Advisory