CVE-2016-1490: Infoleak
Published Jan 26, 2016
·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.
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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.