# CVE-2016-6188: Memory leak in SOGo 2.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of attempts to upload

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-02-03 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Memory leak in SOGo 2.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of attempts to upload a large attachment, related to temporary files.

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## References

- https://sogo.nu/bugs/view.php?id=3510
- https://github.com/inverse-inc/sogo/commit/32bb1456e23a32c7f45079c3985bf732dd0d276d
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/09/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96007

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