USN-1465-2: Ubuntu One storage protocol update

Publication date

6 June 2012

Overview

Fraudulent security certificates could allow sensitive information to be exposed when accessing the Internet.


Packages

Details

USN-1465-1 fixed a vulnerability in the Ubuntu One Client. This update adds
a required fix to the Ubuntu One storage protocol library.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that the Ubuntu One Client incorrectly validated server
certificates when using HTTPS connections. If a remote attacker were able
to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to
alter or compromise confidential information.

USN-1465-1 fixed a vulnerability in the Ubuntu One Client. This update adds
a required fix to the Ubuntu One storage protocol library.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that the Ubuntu One Client incorrectly validated server
certificates when using HTTPS connections. If a remote attacker were able
to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to
alter or compromise confidential information.

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:


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