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USN-3591-1: Django vulnerabilities
First published: Tue Mar 06 2018(Updated: )
James Davis discovered that Django incorrectly handled certain template filters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Django to consume resources, resulting in a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-django | <1:1.11.4-1ubuntu1.2 | 1:1.11.4-1ubuntu1.2 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =17.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-django | <1:1.11.4-1ubuntu1.2 | 1:1.11.4-1ubuntu1.2 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =17.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-django | <1.8.7-1ubuntu5.6 | 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.6 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-django | <1.8.7-1ubuntu5.6 | 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.6 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-django | <1.6.11-0ubuntu1.2 | 1.6.11-0ubuntu1.2 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-7536
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-7537
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.4-1ubuntu1.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1.8.7-1ubuntu5.6
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1.6.11-0ubuntu1.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3591-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Django vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Django vulnerability is CVE-2018-7536.
How does the vulnerability in Django impact the system?
The vulnerability in Django can cause a denial of service by consuming excessive resources.
Which versions of Django are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 1.11.4 and earlier of python-django and python3-django are affected.
What is the recommended remedy for this Django vulnerability?
Update python-django and python3-django to version 1.11.4-1ubuntu1.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about this Django vulnerability?
You can find more information about this Django vulnerability at the following links: [CVE-2018-7536](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-7536) and [CVE-2018-7537](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-7537).
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