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Shareit CVE-2016-1492

MEDIUM
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2016-01-26 cve@mitre.org
Lenovo Google Authentication Bypass Shareit
6.1
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.1 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jan 26, 2016 - 19:59 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android, when configured to receive files, does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging a position within the WLAN coverage area.

AnalysisAI

The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android, when configured to receive files, does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android, when configured to receive files, does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging a position within the WLAN coverage area. Affected products include: Lenovo Shareit. Version information: before 3.5.48.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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