Vulnerability Details : 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5460
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.59%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 90 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5460
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.1
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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6.9
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NIST |
4.6
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
0.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2007-5460
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2007-5460
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37223
Microsoft ActiveSync weak XOR encryption CVE-2007-5460 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25976
Broken Link;Patch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3232
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.x Weak Password Obfuscation - CXSecurity.comBroken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482299/100/0/threaded
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://osvdb.org/38499
Broken Link
Products affected by CVE-2007-5460
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_mobile:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*