Security Update for python-django
Summary
DSA-3305-1: python-django - security update. Affects python-django versions < 1.4.5-1+deb7u12. Fixed in 1.4.5-1+deb7u12. How to fix ↓
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Background
python-django is a high-level Python web development framework. It provides a set of tools and libraries for building web applications quickly and efficiently. The framework follows the model-view-controller (MVC) architectural pattern and includes features such as an object-relational mapper (ORM), template engine, and form handling. However, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in python-django that could potentially compromise the security of web applications built using this framework.
Vulnerability Detail
Two vulnerabilities have been identified in python-django:
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CVE-2015-5143: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to saturate the session store or evict other users' session records by creating empty session records when an unknown session key is provided in the request cookie.
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CVE-2015-5144: This vulnerability enables remote attackers to inject headers in emails and HTTP responses by exploiting the improper rejection of newlines in input values by certain built-in validators.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.4.5-1+deb7u12
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade python-djangoTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
It is crucial to promptly address these vulnerabilities in python-django by upgrading to the recommended versions. Failure to do so may result in session store saturation, eviction of session records, and potential injection of headers in emails and HTTP responses. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Python-django is a high-level Python web development framework that provides tools and libraries for building web applications.
CVE-2015-5143 is a vulnerability in python-django that allows remote attackers to saturate the session store or evict other users' session records.
CVE-2015-5144 is a vulnerability in python-django that enables remote attackers to inject headers in emails and HTTP responses.
To fix these vulnerabilities, you should upgrade your python-django packages to the recommended versions.
You can find the updated python-django packages in the official Debian repositories.
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