CVE-2022-29854
First published: Fri May 13 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability in Mitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) phones excluding 6970, versions 1.8 (1.8.0.12) and earlier, could allow a unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the phone to gain root access due to insufficient access control for test functionality during system startup. A successful exploit could allow access to sensitive information and code execution.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mitel Minet Firmware | <=1.8.0.12 | |
| Mitel 6905 | ||
| Mitel 6910 | ||
| Mitel 6920 | ||
| Mitel 6930 | ||
| Mitel 6930 Sip | ||
| Mitel 6940 | ||
| Mitel 6940 Sip |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167547/Mitel-6800-6900-Series-SIP-Phones-Backdoor-Access.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/32
- https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories
- https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories/mitel-product-security-advisory-22-0003
- https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/undocumented-functionality-backdoor-in-mitel-desk-phones-syss-2022-021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-29854.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29854?
The severity of CVE-2022-29854 is high.
Which Mitel IP phones are affected by CVE-2022-29854?
Mitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) phones excluding 6970, versions 1.8 (1.8.0.12) and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-29854.
What is the risk of CVE-2022-29854?
CVE-2022-29854 could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the phone to gain root access.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-29854?
Yes, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by Mitel to mitigate the vulnerability.
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