CVE-2004-0810: Buffer overflow in Netopia Timbuktu 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server proc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0810 is a remote denial-of-service flaw in Netopia Timbuktu 7.0.3. A specially formed data string sent across multiple simultaneous client connections to TCP port 407 can crash the server process. The bundle does not show code execution, active exploitation, or a named fix, so urgency depends on whether this legacy remote-control service is exposed. Exposure is most likely where legacy Netopia Timbuktu 7.0.3 is still installed and reachable on TCP port 407. Internet-facing or broadly reachable internal remote-control hosts carry higher operational risk. The bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Prioritize this if Timbuktu is still used for remote administration or exposed beyond tightly controlled networks. The immediate business risk is loss of remote-control service availability, not proven data theft. Legacy software and missing remediation details increase the case for retirement or strong network isolation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Netopia Timbuktu 7.0.3 or legacy Timbuktu services.; Restrict or block TCP port 407 from untrusted networks.; Disable or decommission exposed Timbuktu services where business use is no longer justified..

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Jun 30, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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