USN-6203-2: Django vulnerability
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.
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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]