How severe is CVE-2001-1005?

CVE-2001-1005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1005?

CVE-2001-1005 affects Starfish Truesync Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1005 published?

CVE-2001-1005 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1005

CVE-2001-1005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Starfish Truesync Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Starfish Truesync Desktop
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Starfish Truesync Desktop 2.0b as used on the REX 5000 PDA uses weak encryption to store the user password in a registry key, which allows attackers who have access to the registry key to decrypt the password and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1005?: Starfish Truesync Desktop 2.0b as used on the REX 5000 PDA uses weak encryption to store the user password in a registry key, which allows attackers who have access to the registry key to decrypt the password and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1005?: CVE-2001-1005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1005?: CVE-2001-1005 affects Starfish Truesync Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1005 published?: CVE-2001-1005 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:starfish:truesync_desktop:2.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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