https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/199: Django: CVE-2023-46695: Potential denial of service vulnerability in UsernameField on Windows

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Django Software Foundation Django<=4.2.6, <=3.2.22

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46695?

CVE-2023-46695 is classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-46695?

To mitigate CVE-2023-46695, you should upgrade to Django 4.2.7 or Django 3.2.23.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-46695 have on Django applications?

CVE-2023-46695 can lead to a denial of service condition in Django applications running on Windows.

4

Which versions of Django are affected by CVE-2023-46695?

CVE-2023-46695 affects all versions of Django prior to 4.2.7 and 3.2.23.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-46695?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2023-46695; updating to a patched version is recommended.

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