CVE-2015-0221

CVE-2015-0221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Djangoproject Django with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

The django.views.static.serve view in Django before 1.4.18, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 reads files an entire line at a time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a long line in a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0221?
The django.views.static.serve view in Django before 1.4.18, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 reads files an entire line at a time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a long line in a file.
How severe is CVE-2015-0221?
CVE-2015-0221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0221 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0221?
CVE-2015-0221 primarily affects Djangoproject Django. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0221?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0221 published?
CVE-2015-0221 was published on 2015-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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