Ubuntu update for python-django



| Updated: 2024-08-09
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38875
CVE-2024-39329
CVE-2024-39330
CVE-2024-39614
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-200
CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python3-django (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU94182

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38875

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in django.utils.html.urlize() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 24.04

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.23

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6888-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU94183

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39329

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the django.contrib.auth.backends.ModelBackend.authenticate() method. A remote attacker can enumerate users via a timing attack involving login requests for users with an unusable password.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 24.04

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.23

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6888-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU94184

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39330

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in django.core.files.storage.Storage.save() function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 24.04

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.23

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6888-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU94188

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39614

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in django.utils.translation.get_supported_language_variant() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 24.04

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.23

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6888-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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