CVE-2015-5145
First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )
`validators.URLValidator` in Django 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject Django | =1.8.0 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.8.1 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.8.2 | |
| pip/Django | >=1.8a1<1.8.3 | 1.8.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5145
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-06
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jul/08/security-releases/
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/8f9a4d3a2bc42f14bb437defd30c7315adbff22c
- https://github.com/django/django/blob/4555a823fd57e261e1b19c778429473256c8ea08/docs/releases/1.8.3.txt#L63-L68
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150801/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032820
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170526042302/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75691
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cqf7-ff9h-7967 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75691
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032820
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2015-21.yaml
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jul/08/security-releases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5145?
CVE-2015-5145 has a severity rating of moderate as it allows remote attackers to exhaust CPU resources, leading to a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5145?
To fix CVE-2015-5145, you should upgrade Django to version 1.8.3 or later.
Which versions of Django are affected by CVE-2015-5145?
Django versions 1.8.0, 1.8.1, and 1.8.2 are affected by CVE-2015-5145.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5145?
CVE-2015-5145 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Can CVE-2015-5145 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5145 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause CPU consumption.
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