CVE-2016-1490: Infoleak

Published Jan 26, 2016
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Updated

The Wifi hotspot in Lenovo SHAREit before 3.2.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive file names via a crafted file request to /list.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lenovo Shareit Windows<=2.5.1.1

Event History

Jan 26, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1490?

CVE-2016-1490 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1490?

To fix CVE-2016-1490, update Lenovo SHAREit to version 3.2.0 or later for Windows.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1490?

CVE-2016-1490 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access sensitive file names.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-1490?

CVE-2016-1490 affects Lenovo SHAREit versions prior to 3.2.0 for Windows, specifically up to version 2.5.1.1.

5

Can CVE-2016-1490 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2016-1490 does not directly cause data loss, it exposes sensitive information that can be exploited by attackers.

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