CVE-2016-6562 Security feature bypass in Mobility Client Andoid
Attackers can intercept HTTPS traffic to steal login credentials due to improper SSL certificate validation in the ShoreTel Mobility Client mobile app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6562?
CVE-2016-6562 is a high-severity vulnerability in ShoreTel Mobility Client Andoid, published on 13 Jul 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6562?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mitel Shortel Mobility Client.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6562?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6562 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6562 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6562 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gp9v-8hxx-pqxm.