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New python-django packages have been released for Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS to mitigate a potential Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability:

[DLA 4006-1] python-django security update




[SECURITY] [DLA 4006-1] python-django security update


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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4006-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Chris Lamb
December 31, 2024 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : python-django
Version : 2:2.2.28-1~deb11u3
CVE ID : CVE-2024-53907

It was discovered that there was a potential Denial of Service (DoS)
vulnerability, in Django, a popular Python-based web development
framework.

The strip_tags() method and striptags template filter were subject to
a potential denial-of-service attack via certain inputs containing
large sequences of nested incomplete HTML entities.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
2:2.2.28-1~deb11u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your python-django packages.

For the detailed security status of python-django please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/python-django

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS