CVE-2015-5143
UnknownEPSS 7.27%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5143 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The session backends in Django before 1.4.21, 1.5.x through 1.6.x, 1.7.x before 1.7.9, and 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (session store consumption) via multiple requests with unique session keys.. EPSS estimates a 7.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The session backends in Django before 1.4.21, 1.5.x through 1.6.x, 1.7.x before 1.7.9, and 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (session store consumption) via multiple requests with unique session keys.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.4.20 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.3 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.4 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.7 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.8 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.9 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.10 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.11 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.12 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.3 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.4 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.7 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.8 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.9 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.10 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7 | Beta1 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.3 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.4 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.7 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.8 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.9 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.8.0 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.8.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.8.2 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 | — |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3305Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2671-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jul/08/security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3305Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2671-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jul/08/security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5143?
The session backends in Django before 1.4.21, 1.5.x through 1.6.x, 1.7.x before 1.7.9, and 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (session store consumption) via multiple requests with unique session keys.
How severe is CVE-2015-5143?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5143 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5143?
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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