Which software is affected by the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?

Ubuntu 18.04 ESM with python3-django and python-django packages.

How can a remote attacker exploit the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?

They can use the vulnerability to cause Django to consume excessive resources, leading to a denial of service condition.

How can I fix the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?

Update the python3-django and python-django packages to version 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm1.

Where can I find more information about the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the vulnerability on the Ubuntu security advisory page: [link to Ubuntu security advisory page]

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USN-6203-2

25/7/2023

USN-6203-2: Django vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 25 2023(Updated: )

USN-6203-1 fixed a vulnerability in Django. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 ESM. Original advisory details: 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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/python3-django	<1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm1	1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm1
Ubuntu Linux	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/python-django	<1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm1	1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm1
Ubuntu Linux	=18.04

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(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

CVE-2023-36053

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability fixed by USN-6203-2?
Django incorrectly handled certain regular expressions.
Which software is affected by the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?
Ubuntu 18.04 ESM with python3-django and python-django packages.
How can a remote attacker exploit the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?
They can use the vulnerability to cause Django to consume excessive resources, leading to a denial of service condition.
How can I fix the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?
Update the python3-django and python-django packages to version 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm1.
Where can I find more information about the USN-6203-2 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the vulnerability on the Ubuntu security advisory page: [link to Ubuntu security advisory page]

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