CVE-2022-29854 (GCVE-0-2022-29854)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-05-13 13:12 – Updated: 2024-08-03 06:33
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
6.8 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
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|---|---|
| https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/undocumented-fun… | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/32 | mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167547/Mitel… | x_refsource_MISC |
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