What is the severity of CVE-2016-6562?

CVE-2016-6562 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6562?

To fix CVE-2016-6562, users should update the ShoreTel Mobility Client app to the latest version that addresses SSL certificate validation.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-6562?

CVE-2016-6562 affects the ShoreTel Mobility Client version 9.1.3.109 on both Android and iOS devices.

What could an attacker potentially obtain via CVE-2016-6562?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-6562 may obtain sensitive account information transmitted over unverified HTTPS connections.

What type of attack is CVE-2016-6562 vulnerable to?

CVE-2016-6562 is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks due to improper SSL certificate validation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-6562

high

7.5

CWE

295

13/7/2018

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6562: ShoreTel Mobility Client for iOS and Android, version 9.1.3.109 and earlier, fails to properly validate SSL certificates provided by HTTPS connections

First published: Fri Jul 13 2018(Updated: )

On iOS and Android devices, the ShoreTel Mobility Client app version 9.1.3.109 fails to properly validate SSL certificates provided by HTTPS connections, which means that an attacker in the position to perform MITM attacks may be able to obtain sensitive account information such as login credentials.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mitel Shortel Mobility Client	=9.1.3.109
Mitel Shortel Mobility Client	=9.1.3.109

Remedy

ShoreTel has released version 9.1.5.104 for all devices to address the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6562?
CVE-2016-6562 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6562?
To fix CVE-2016-6562, users should update the ShoreTel Mobility Client app to the latest version that addresses SSL certificate validation.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-6562?
CVE-2016-6562 affects the ShoreTel Mobility Client version 9.1.3.109 on both Android and iOS devices.
What could an attacker potentially obtain via CVE-2016-6562?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-6562 may obtain sensitive account information transmitted over unverified HTTPS connections.
What type of attack is CVE-2016-6562 vulnerable to?
CVE-2016-6562 is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks due to improper SSL certificate validation.

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