Packages
- software-properties - manage the repositories that you install software from
Details
David Black discovered that Software Properties incorrectly validated
server certificates when performing secure connections to download PPA GPG
key fingerprints. If a remote attacker were able to perform a
machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to install altered
package repository GPG keys.
David Black discovered that Software Properties incorrectly validated
server certificates when performing secure connections to download PPA GPG
key fingerprints. If a remote attacker were able to perform a
machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to install altered
package repository GPG keys.
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 | python-software-properties – 0.81.13.3 | ||
| 11.04 natty | python-software-properties – 0.80.9.1 | ||
| 10.10 maverick | python-software-properties – 0.76.7.1 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | python-software-properties – 0.75.10.2 | ||
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