How severe is CVE-2008-1118?

CVE-2008-1118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1118?

CVE-2008-1118 affects Netopia Timbuktu Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1118?

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-2008-1118 published?

CVE-2008-1118 was published on 2008-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1118

CVE-2008-1118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netopia Timbuktu Pro 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Netopia Timbuktu Pro
Published: 2008-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1118?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-1118?: CVE-2008-1118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1118?: CVE-2008-1118 affects Netopia Timbuktu Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1118?: 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-2008-1118 published?: CVE-2008-1118 was published on 2008-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netopia:timbuktu_pro:8.6.5:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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