Django 'reverse()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:67041

Info

Django 'reverse()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67041
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-0472
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 21 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 05 2014 03:59AM
Credit: Benjamin Bach
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 LTS
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Django 'reverse()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Django is prone to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application.

Versions prior to Django 1.4.11, 1.5.6 and 1.6.3 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Django 'reverse()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Django 'reverse()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Django 'reverse()' Function Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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