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CVE-2007-4221: Multiple buffer overflows in Motorola Timbuktu Pro before 8.6.5 for Windows allow remote attackers to cause...

Multiple buffer overflows in Motorola Timbuktu Pro before 8.6.5 for Windows allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long user name and (2) certain malformed requests; and (3) allow remote Timbuktu servers to have an unknown impact via a malformed HELLO response, related to the Scanner component and possibly related to a malformed computer name.

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CVE-2007-4221 affects Motorola Timbuktu Pro for Windows before 8.6.5. A remote party could crash the Timbuktu daemon and possibly run arbitrary code by sending oversized or malformed data. This matters most where legacy remote-control software remains installed or reachable on internal or external networks. Exposure is most likely in organizations with old Windows endpoints or servers still running Timbuktu Pro, especially if Timbuktu services or scanner functionality are network-reachable. The provided record does not identify CPEs, default ports, authentication requirements, or supported platforms beyond Windows versions before 8.6.5. Prioritize discovery and containment if Timbuktu Pro may still exist. The product and CVE are old, but legacy remote-control tools often persist unnoticed. Possible remote code execution makes unmanaged exposure unacceptable, even without confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows systems for Timbuktu Pro installations and version numbers.; Upgrade Timbuktu Pro to 8.6.5 or later where vendor guidance confirms applicability.; Remove or disable unsupported Timbuktu installations if upgrades are unavailable..

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