========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5837-2 February 01, 2023 python-django vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 ESM Summary: Django could be made to consume memory if it received specially crafted network traffic. Software Description: - python-django: High-level Python web development framework Details: USN-5837-1 fixed a vulnerability in Django. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Nick Pope discovered that Django incorrectly handled certain Accept-Language headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Django to consume memory, leading to a denial of service. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: python-django 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.15+esm6 python3-django 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.15+esm6 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5837-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5837-1 CVE-2023-23969