Vulnerability Description
The password reset functionality in django.contrib.auth in Django before 1.1.3, 1.2.x before 1.2.4, and 1.3.x before 1.3 beta 1 does not validate the length of a string representing a base36 timestamp, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a URL that specifies a large base36 integer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | <= 1.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/15032Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053041.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053072.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42715Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42827
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42913
- http://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2010/dec/22/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/23/4Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/03/5Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45563
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1040-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0048
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0098
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=665373Patch
- http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/15032Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4535?
CVE-2010-4535 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The password reset functionality in django.contrib.auth in Django before 1.1.3, 1.2.x before 1.2.4, and 1.3.x before 1.3 beta 1 does not validate the length of a string representing a base36 timestamp...
How severe is CVE-2010-4535?
CVE-2010-4535 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4535?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Djangoproject Django.