CVE-2016-1492 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers within WLAN range can access the hotspot without a password to obtain data when the app is configured to receive files.
- 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-2016-1492?
CVE-2016-1492 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1492?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lenovo Shareit.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1492?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1492 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-1492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25fr-p9c4-3h4q.