CVE-2016-6188
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.14%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6188 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alinto | Sogo | 2.3.7 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/09/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/inverse-inc/sogo/commit/32bb1456e23a32c7f45079c3985bf732dd0d276dIssue Tracking, Patch
- https://sogo.nu/bugs/view.php?id=3510Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/09/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/inverse-inc/sogo/commit/32bb1456e23a32c7f45079c3985bf732dd0d276dIssue Tracking, Patch
- https://sogo.nu/bugs/view.php?id=3510Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 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 a large attachment, related to temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2016-6188?
CVE-2016-6188 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6188?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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