Vulnerability Description
The default configuration for the file upload handling system in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3 uses a sequential file name generation process when a file with a conflicting name is uploaded, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by unloading a multiple files with the same name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse Project | Opensuse | 12.3 |
| Djangoproject | Django | <= 1.4.13 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00023.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59782
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61276
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61281
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3010Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/aug/20/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00023.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59782
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61276
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61281
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3010Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/aug/20/security/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0481?
CVE-2014-0481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The default configuration for the file upload handling system in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3 uses a sequential file name generation...
How severe is CVE-2014-0481?
CVE-2014-0481 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Opensuse Project Opensuse, Djangoproject Django, Debian Debian Linux.