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CVE-2008-1118

7.5 · HIGH

Timbuktu Pro 8.6.5 for Windows, and possibly 8.7 for Mac OS X, does not perform input validation before logging information fields taken from packets from a remote peer, which allows remote attacke…

Published Mar 14, 2008netopiaCWE-20EPSS 2.94%

Overview

CVE-2008-1118 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netopia timbuktu_pro. It was published on March 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Timbuktu Pro 8.6.5 for Windows, and possibly 8.7 for Mac OS X, does not perform input validation before logging information fields taken from packets from a remote peer, which allows remote attackers to generate crafted log entries, and possibly avoid detection of attacks, via modified (1) computer name, (2) user name, and (3) IP address fields.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netopia. Update timbuktu_pro to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29316Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3742Refwww.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2166Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489414/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28081Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41330Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5238Refsecunia.com/advisories/29316Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3742Refwww.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2166

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1118?

CVE-2008-1118 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netopia timbuktu_pro. It was published on March 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1118?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1118?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netopia. Update timbuktu_pro to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1118?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1118 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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