Arch Linux update for python2-django



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2016-9013
CVE-2016-9014
CWE-ID CWE-259
CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Arch Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU1130

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9013

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded password that allows a remote attacker to connect to the database server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in disclosure of potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version 1.10.3-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/nov/01/security-releases/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU1131

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9014

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim’s browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version 1.10.3-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/nov/01/security-releases/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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