CVE-2007-5460

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1, as used in Windows Mobile 5.0, uses weak encryption (XOR obfuscation with a fixed key) when sending the user's PIN/Password over the USB connection from the host to the device, which might make it easier for attackers to decode a PIN/Password obtained by (1) sniffing or (2) spoofing the docking process.

Score

CVSS 3.1 4.6 Medium

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2007-10-15

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-327

Affected products

• Windows Mobile (Microsoft)

References

• http://osvdb.org/38499
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3232
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482299/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25976
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37223