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CVE-2008-7280: Kernel/System/EmailParser.pm in PostmasterPOP3.pl in Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) before 2.2.7 does no...

Kernel/System/EmailParser.pm in PostmasterPOP3.pl in Open Ticket Request System (OTRS) before 2.2.7 does not properly handle e-mail messages containing malformed UTF-8 characters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (e-mail retrieval outage) via a crafted message.

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This vulnerability can let a remote sender disrupt OTRS ticket intake by sending an email with malformed UTF-8. The reported impact is a denial of service affecting email retrieval, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether the organization still runs OTRS before 2.2.7 for support or operations workflows. Exposure is likely limited to legacy OTRS deployments before 2.2.7 that retrieve mail through PostmasterPOP3.pl. Internet-facing mailboxes feeding OTRS increase practical reach because the trigger is an email message. The source bundle lists generic affected metadata as unavailable, so confirm version and mail-ingestion configuration locally. Prioritize this where old OTRS still handles customer, security, or operations tickets by email. The main risk is loss of support visibility or delayed response. If no OTRS before 2.2.7 exists, business urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Inventory OTRS instances and identify any version before 2.2.7.; Upgrade affected OTRS deployments to 2.2.7 or later following vendor guidance.; Review vendor change notes and bug 2934 for operational handling details..

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