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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS: 3089-1 High Severity: Django Arbitrary Cookies

Django could be made to set arbitrary cookies.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3089-1 September 27, 2016 python-django vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary: Django could be made to set arbitrary cookies. Software Description: - python-django: High-level Python web development framework Details: Sergey Bobrov discovered that Django incorrectly parsed cookies when being used with Google Analytics. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to set arbitrary cookies leading to a CSRF protection bypass. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS: python-django 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.2 python3-django 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.2 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: python-django 1.6.1-2ubuntu0.15 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: python-django 1.3.1-4ubuntu1.21 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3089-1 CVE-2016-7401 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1.8.7-1ubuntu5.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1.6.1-2ubuntu0.15 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1.3.1-4ubuntu1.21 . An exploit in Django on Ubuntu could allow remote adversaries to alter cookies, posing a risk for CSRF evasion. Apply updates immediately for protection.. Django Vulnerability, Ubuntu Security Notice, CSRF Protection, Python Web Framework, Security Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Sep 27, 2016 Ubuntu