CVE-2021-36093 (GCVE-0-2021-36093)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-06 13:15 – Updated: 2024-09-16 20:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
DoS attack using PostMaster filters
Summary
It's possible to create an email which can be stuck while being processed by PostMaster filters, causing DoS. This issue affects: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.0.x version 6.0.1 and later versions. OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version 7.0.28 and prior versions; 8.0.x version 8.0.15 and prior versions.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-185 - Incorrect Regular Expression
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advi… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTRS AG | ((OTRS)) Community Edition |
Affected:
6.0.1 , < 6.0.x*
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| OTRS AG | OTRS |
Affected:
7.0.x , ≤ 7.0.28
(custom)
Affected: 8.0.x , ≤ 8.0.15 (custom) |
guessed |
Date Public
2021-09-06 00:00
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