How severe is CVE-2001-1007?

CVE-2001-1007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1007?

CVE-2001-1007 affects Starfish Truesync Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-1007 published?

CVE-2001-1007 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1007

CVE-2001-1007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Starfish Truesync Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st 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 a small keyspace for device keys and does not impose a delay when an incorrect key is entered, which allows attackers to more quickly guess the key via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1007?: Starfish Truesync Desktop 2.0b as used on the REX 5000 PDA uses a small keyspace for device keys and does not impose a delay when an incorrect key is entered, which allows attackers to more quickly guess the key via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-1007?: CVE-2001-1007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1007?: CVE-2001-1007 affects Starfish Truesync Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1007 published?: CVE-2001-1007 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/210067

Affected products (1)

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

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