Insecure File Transfer in SHAREit by Lenovo for Android Devices
CVE-2016-1492

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Lenovo
Status
Shareit
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 January 2016

Summary

Lenovo SHAREit for Android prior to version 3.5.48_ww has a significant security vulnerability allowing unauthorized access through its WiFi hotspot feature. When configured to receive files, the hotspot lacks a password requirement, enabling attackers within the WLAN coverage area to execute remote file transfer exploitation. This breaches the confidentiality of data exchanged, posing risks of unauthorized data access.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenovo-ShareI...
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_4058
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http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-shareit-mul...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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