Packages
- software-center - Utility for browsing, installing, and removing applications
Details
David B. discovered that Software Center incorrectly validated server
certificates when performing secure connections. If a remote attacker were
able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to
view sensitive information or install altered packages and repositories.
David B. discovered that Software Center incorrectly validated server
certificates when performing secure connections. If a remote attacker were
able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to
view sensitive information or install altered packages and repositories.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10 oneiric | software-center – 5.0.2ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 11.04 natty | software-center – 4.0.5ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 10.10 maverick | software-center – 3.0.10ubuntu0.1 | ||
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