USN-6203-1: Django vulnerability
Seokchan Yoon discovered that Django incorrectly handled certain regular expressions. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Django to consume resources, leading to a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6203-1?
The severity of USN-6203-1 is moderate.
How does the Django vulnerability impact my system?
The vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by consuming system resources.
Which versions of Django are affected by USN-6203-1?
Versions 2.2.12-1ubuntu0.18, 2.2.12-2ubuntu1.7, 3.2.15-1ubuntu1.4, and 3.2.18-1ubuntu0.3 of python3-django are affected.
How can I fix the Django vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, update your python3-django package to version 3.2.18-1ubuntu0.3 (for Ubuntu 20.04), 3.2.15-1ubuntu1.4 (for Ubuntu 22.10), 3.2.12-2ubuntu1.7 (for Ubuntu 22.04), or 2.2.12-1ubuntu0.18 (for Ubuntu 23.04).
Where can I find more information about USN-6203-1?
You can find more information about USN-6203-1 on the Ubuntu website.