ActiveSync & Remote Syncing - security advisory

08-04-05, 08:36 AM

AirScanner have published a security advisory regarding remotely syncing using ActiveSync 3.7.1 and 3.8.

For more information see this thread on the SBSH forums.

Adrian

Rob83 · 08-04-05, 09:23 AM

I wouldn't upgrade to ActiveSync 4.0 for this main reason. I enjoy the ability to sync wirelessly within my home (not when I'm not at home).

08-04-05, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Rob83

I wouldn't upgrade to ActiveSync 4.0 for this main reason. I enjoy the ability to sync wirelessly within my home (not when I'm not at home).

The security advisory is on ActiveSync 3.7.1 and 3.8 - not on ActiveSync 4.0 (because they have removed the remote syncing).

As I said in my comments, I wonder whether Microsoft have got a new version of remote syncing up their sleeves which will be available for the new WM2005 (or later) - anyone know?

Adrian

Rob83 · 08-04-05, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by adrianol

The security advisory is on ActiveSync 3.7.1 and 3.8 - not on ActiveSync 4.0 (because they have removed the remote syncing).

Which is why I wouldn't upgrade to AS 4.0. I enjoy syncing wirelesly.

08-04-05, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Rob83

Which is why I wouldn't upgrade to AS 4.0. I enjoy syncing wirelesly.

Sorry - didn't want people to think the issue was to do with ActiveSync 4.0.

Apparently ActiveSync 4.0 is a complete rewrite to "make it better" (a quote from an MS presenter at the recent MEDC conference at Reading, UK - he too seemed unsure whether it was really any "better"...).

Anyway, keeps us MS users entertained and busy :)

Adrian

PeteUALaw · 08-04-05, 09:53 AM

haven't tried remote sync. im normally not hom to do it. so i suppose the upgrade would be ok for me