CVE-2007-5460

4.6 MEDIUM
Published: October 15, 2007 Modified: April 23, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/38499
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3232
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482299/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25976
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37223
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/38499
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3232
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482299/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25976
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37223
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.6 / 10.0
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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