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CVE-2016-1489

8.0 · HIGH

Lenovo SHAREit before 3.2.0 for Windows and SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android transfer files in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the netwo…

Published Jan 26, 2016CWE-200EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2016-1489 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Lenovo SHAREit before 3.2.0 for Windows and SHAREit before 3.5.48_ww for Android transfer files in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to (1) obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or (2) conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1489?

CVE-2016-1489 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-1489?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-1489?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-1489?

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