CVE-2007-5460 json
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 PI…
published 2007-10-15 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5436
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/25976 advisory
Exploit prediction
2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.6 | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/25976
vdb-entry, broken-link, patch, third-party-advisory
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osvdb.org
/38499
vdb-entry, broken-link
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/37223
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/482299/100/0/threaded
mailing-list, broken-link, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3232
third-party-advisory, broken-link
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5460
- NVD CVE-2007-5460
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