USN-3039-1: Django vulnerability
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3039-1
19th July, 2016
python-django vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Summary
A security issue was fixed in Django.
Software description
- python-django - High-level Python web development framework
Details
It was discovered that Django incorrectly handled the admin's add/change
related popup. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a
cross-site scripting attack.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package version:
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:
- python3-django 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.1
- python-django 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.1
To update your system, please follow these instructions: http://ift.tt/17VXqjU.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
from Ubuntu Security Notices http://ift.tt/2a6Ep4H