CVE-2007-5460

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.

References

Link	Tags
http://osvdb.org/38499	vdb entry broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25976	patch vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37223	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482299/100/0/threaded	mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3232	third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5460?: CVE-2007-5460 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5460?: To fix CVE-2007-5460, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-5460 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-5460 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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Description

Category

CWE-327 – Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

References

Frequently Asked Questions