CVE-2007-5460 | BDVDB-2026-26985 Detail

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

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

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12007-10-15Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-07Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.