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- USN-3890-1
USN-3890-1: Django vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 13 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that Django incorrectly handled formatting certain numbers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Django to consume resources, leading to a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-django | <1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2 | 1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2 |
| =18.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-django | <1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2 | 1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2 |
| =18.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-django | <1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.3 | 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.3 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-django | <1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.3 | 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.3 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-django | <1.8.7-1ubuntu5.8 | 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.8 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-django | <1.8.7-1ubuntu5.8 | 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.8 |
| =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-6975
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1.8.7-1ubuntu5.8
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3890-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Django vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Django vulnerability is USN-3890-1.
What is the impact of this Django vulnerability?
This Django vulnerability can lead to a denial of service by causing resource consumption.
How can a remote attacker exploit this Django vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this Django vulnerability by formatting certain numbers.
Which versions of Django are affected by this vulnerability?
The versions 1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2, 1.11.11-1ubuntu1.3, and 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.8 of Django are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this Django vulnerability?
To fix this Django vulnerability, update the python-django or python3-django package to version 1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.2 or later.
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