USN-4381-2: Django vulnerabilities
USN-4381-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Django. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Dan Palmer discovered that Django incorrectly validated memcached cache keys. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service and obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2020-13254) Jon Dufresne discovered that Django incorrectly encoded query parameters for the admin ForeignKeyRawIdWidget. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform XSS attacks. (CVE-2020-13596)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vulnerabilities does USN-4381-2 fix?
USN-4381-2 fixes the CVE-2020-13254 and CVE-2020-13596 vulnerabilities.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-13254?
CVE-2020-13254 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-13596?
CVE-2020-13596 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix the Django vulnerabilities?
To fix the Django vulnerabilities, apply the appropriate updates provided by Ubuntu.
Where can I find more information about USN-4381-2?
You can find more information about USN-4381-2 on the Ubuntu Security Notices website.