How severe is CVE-2008-1337?

CVE-2008-1337 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1337 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1337?

CVE-2008-1337 affects Netopia Timbuktu Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1337?

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

When was CVE-2008-1337 published?

CVE-2008-1337 was published on 2008-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1337

CVE-2008-1337 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netopia Timbuktu Pro 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th 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

The instant message service in Timbuktu Pro 8.6.5 RC 229 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to cause (1) a denial of service (daemon crash) via an invalid Version field or (2) a denial of service (CPU consumption and daemon termination) via an invalid or partial message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1337?: The instant message service in Timbuktu Pro 8.6.5 RC 229 and earlier for Windows allows remote attackers to cause (1) a denial of service (daemon crash) via an invalid Version field or (2) a denial of service (CPU consumption and daemon termination) via an invalid or partial message.
How severe is CVE-2008-1337?: CVE-2008-1337 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1337 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1337?: CVE-2008-1337 affects Netopia Timbuktu Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1337?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1337 published?: CVE-2008-1337 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:rc_229:*:*:*:*:*:*

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