CVE-2016-1492 (GCVE-0-2016-1492)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-01-26 19:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 22:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135378/Lenov… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/lenovo-sha… | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537365/100… | mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/67 | mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC |
Date Public
2016-01-25 00:00
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