CVE-2008-1118

Name: CVE-2008-1118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-14T20:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.94%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netopia	Timbuktu Pro	8.6.5

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1118?

How severe is CVE-2008-1118?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1118?

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Source: NVD / NIST