CVE-2020-27640: High severity mitel 6940 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2020
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Updated

The Bluetooth handset of Mitel MiVoice 6940 and 6930 MiNet phones with firmware before 1.5.3 could allow an unauthenticated attacker within Bluetooth range to pair a rogue Bluetooth device when a phone handset loses connection, due to an improper pairing mechanism. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to eavesdrop on conversations.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mitel Mivoice 6940 Firmware<1.5.3
Mitel MiVoice 6940
Mitel Mivoice 6930 Firmware<1.5.3
Mitel Mivoice 6930

Event History

Dec 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-27640.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-27640?

The severity level of CVE-2020-27640 is high.

3

Which Mitel phone models are affected by CVE-2020-27640?

The Mitel MiVoice 6940 and 6930 MiNet phones are affected by CVE-2020-27640.

4

What is the firmware version affected by CVE-2020-27640?

The firmware version before 1.5.3 of Mitel MiVoice 6940 and 6930 MiNet phones is affected by CVE-2020-27640.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-27640?

An unauthenticated attacker within Bluetooth range can pair a rogue Bluetooth device when a phone handset loses connection, due to an improper pairing mechanism, exploiting CVE-2020-27640.

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