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Ubuntu 18.04 LTS USN-6888-2: Critical Django Security Concerns

Several security issues were fixed in Django.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6888-2 July 11, 2024 python-django vulnerabilities ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Django. Software Description: - python-django: High-level Python web development framework Details: USN-6888-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Django. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Elias Myllymäki discovered that Django incorrectly handled certain inputs with a large number of brackets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Django to consume resources or stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-38875) It was discovered that Django incorrectly handled authenticating users with unusable passwords. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a timing attack and enumerate users. (CVE-2024-39329) Josh Schneier discovered that Django incorrectly handled file path validation when the storage class is being derived. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to save files into arbitrary directories. (CVE-2024-39330) It was discovered that Django incorrectly handled certain long strings that included a specific set of characters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Django to consume resources or stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-39614) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS python-django 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm5 Available with Ubuntu Pro python3-django 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.21+esm5 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6888-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6888-1 CVE-2024-38875, CVE-2024-39329, CVE-2024-39330, CVE-2024-39614 . Multiple vulnerabilities in Django have been resolved in Ubuntu 20.04, bolstering defense mechanisms against numerous cyber threats.. Django Security Advisory, Ubuntu Update, Django Exploits, Security Patch. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 11, 2024 •Critical Ubuntu