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REDHAT-BUG-2302433

First published: Fri Aug 02 2024(Updated: )

Description: If floatformat received a string representation of a number in scientific notation with a large exponent, it could lead to significant memory consumption. To avoid this, decimals with more than 200 digits are now returned as is. Affected versions ================= * Django main development branch * Django 5.1 (currently at release candidate status) * Django 5.0 * Django 4.2

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Django<5.1
Django>=4.2<=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2302433?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2302433 is considered high due to the potential for significant memory consumption.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2302433?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2302433, upgrade to Django version 5.1 or later.

  • What versions of Django are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2302433?

    REDHAT-BUG-2302433 affects Django versions between 4.2 and 5.0, and all versions prior to 5.1.

  • What issue does REDHAT-BUG-2302433 address?

    REDHAT-BUG-2302433 addresses performance issues related to floatformat handling of numbers in scientific notation.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2302433?

    Currently, the recommended approach is to upgrade to a fixed version, as there are no documented workarounds.

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