CVE-2007-5460

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows Mobile
PublishedOct 15, 2007
First seenOct 15, 2007

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_mobile5.0—

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