CVE-2013-1443
First published: Mon Sep 23 2013(Updated: )
The authentication framework (django.contrib.auth) in Django 1.4.x before 1.4.8, 1.5.x before 1.5.4, and 1.6.x before 1.6 beta 4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long password which is then hashed.
Credit: security@debian.org security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4.1 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4.2 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4.4 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4.5 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4.6 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.4.7 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.6-beta1 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.6-beta2 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.6-beta3 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.5 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.5-alpha | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.5-beta | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.5.1 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.5.2 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.5.3 | |
| pip/Django | >=1.5<1.5.4 | 1.5.4 |
| pip/Django | >=1.4<1.4.8 | 1.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00035.html
- http://python.6.x6.nabble.com/Set-a-reasonable-upper-bound-on-password-length-td5032218.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2758
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2013/sep/15/security/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1443
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/22b74fa09d7ccbc8c52270d648a0da7f3f0fa2bc
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/3f3d887a6844ec2db743fee64c9e53e04d39a368
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2013/sep/15/security
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4c42-4rxm-x6qf (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2013-18.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1443?
CVE-2013-1443 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through excessive CPU usage.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1443?
To fix CVE-2013-1443, upgrade Django to version 1.4.8, 1.5.4, or newer.
Which versions of Django are affected by CVE-2013-1443?
CVE-2013-1443 affects Django versions 1.4.x before 1.4.8, 1.5.x before 1.5.4, and 1.6.x before 1.6 beta 4.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-1443?
CVE-2013-1443 can be exploited through a denial of service attack by sending a long password that consumes CPU resources.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1443?
There is no direct workaround for CVE-2013-1443; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.
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