CVE-2014-0481

UnknownEPSS 2.46%

Last modified

CVE-2014-0481 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
Opensuse ProjectOpensuse12.3
DjangoprojectDjango<= 1.4.13
DjangoprojectDjango1.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.5
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.6
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.7
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.8
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.9
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.10
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.11
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.12
DjangoprojectDjango1.5
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.5
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.6
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.7
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.8
DjangoprojectDjango1.7Beta1
DjangoprojectDjango1.6
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.5
DebianDebian Linux7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0481?
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.
How severe is CVE-2014-0481?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0481 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0481?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST