QID 981362

QID 981362: Python (pip) Security Update for django (GHSA-3jqw-crqj-w8qw)

The verify_exists functionality in the URLField implementation in Django before 1.2.7 and 1.3.x before 1.3.1 relies on Python libraries that attempt access to an arbitrary URL with no timeout, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a URL associated with (1) a slow response, (2) a completed TCP connection with no application data sent, or (3) a large amount of application data, a related issue to CVE-2011-1521.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-3jqw-crqj-w8qw for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-3jqw-crqj-w8qw - github.com/advisories/GHSA-3jqw-crqj-w8qw

CVEs related to QID 981362

CVE-2011-4137 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-3jqw-crqj-w8qw	django		github.com/advisories/GHSA-3jqw-crqj-w8qw

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