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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2020.3001 USN-4479-1: Django vulnerabilities 2 September 2020 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Django Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account Reduced Security -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2020-24584 CVE-2020-24583 Original Bulletin: https://usn.ubuntu.com/4479-1/ Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on platforms other than Ubuntu. It is recommended that administrators running Django check for an updated version of the software for their operating system. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- USN-4479-1: Django vulnerabilities 01 September 2020 Several security issues were fixed in Django. Releases o Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Packages o python-django - High-level Python web development framework Details It was discovered that Django, when used with Python 3.7 or higher, incorrectly handled directory permissions. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information, or escalate permissions. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 20.04 o python3-django - 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.2 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References o CVE-2020-24583 o CVE-2020-24584 - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBX08k+eNLKJtyKPYoAQhYKQ/9EM3VZnF/t/d9CDeY0+kL3rn4h+ALoQkp RcXgwEGxhVVIqOxQju4Z1kw4S4ZnnIRzxK9skog1lud4G4+R9gb1jZdSbmrHzhUe CCOUBpbxBhhc6teOmpC+L1GhS4F0VRqK2XLw+jLDiSfC71S67gSgHbBkD9lQil3I b8KpWB7n/sAotndCy1HcTBDrz5SXZ7B5b3asVC48rkDlSF0M4rqI0EP+DxhHraay 1ih99O3m6fKTkPNK8tm9UpOQ4MkfxgtcmtajWhY/3um07AYAZ2HFj4B87oNEO8q9 DOJTr4qzdDTWx7fFgGqfy0AlFdOg2ZikMGlLVXInbluySR2Hflec25BhpanbKDFF 2DyPS1K7ZRndgIp8NvwuCUshqC2gwgiV2a0cwZL9/5vpV7YkBXpqATySLGT/lLMM Aihy1d+DhR0Q7Gcah/aJSOpgC5grw5wWU+UMrvz7ItpPwYufPA9Krn8lioDb6AAG kVnLLzLSEwFdAcjmbbuf4RJKS9JGVlePH5snDeF5qiWXYZ2WCf3u0OrncYifX5PI AUYF+fRpWpju9EddGMK8dM8F5oPTFcOqPrccB/NakSXwYCJoyFG8ntxJYzJGqvG2 BFq1iJm18DKgJ52PLwAUKSCzKCHRkEHTXdj3t3UV0CKrAizKv9qRaxY6I6yhXLnE OIY/BHptLsk= =FDe2 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----