CVE-2011-4104: Input Validation

Published Oct 27, 2014
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Updated

The fromyaml method in serializers.py in Django Tastypie before 0.9.10 does not properly deserialize YAML data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors related to the yaml.load method.

Other sources

The fromyaml method in serializers.py in Django Tastypie before 0.9.10 does not properly deserialize YAML data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors related to the yaml.load method.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/django-tastypie<0.9.10
0.9.10
djangoproject Tastypie<=0.9.9

Event History

Oct 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:08 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4104?

CVE-2011-4104 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4104?

To fix CVE-2011-4104, upgrade Django Tastypie to version 0.9.10 or later.

3

What versions of Django Tastypie are affected by CVE-2011-4104?

Django Tastypie versions prior to 0.9.10, including 0.9.9 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2011-4104.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2011-4104 enable?

CVE-2011-4104 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code through improperly deserialized YAML data.

5

Is CVE-2011-4104 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2011-4104 is a server-side vulnerability affecting applications using Django Tastypie.

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