Packages
- software-properties - manage the repositories that you install software from
Details
It was discovered that the apt-add-repository tool incorrectly validated
PPA GPG keys when importing from a keyserver. 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.
It was discovered that the apt-add-repository tool incorrectly validated
PPA GPG keys when importing from a keyserver. 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.04 precise | python-software-properties – 0.82.7.3 | ||
| 11.10 oneiric | python-software-properties – 0.81.13.5 | ||
| 11.04 natty | python-software-properties – 0.80.9.2 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | python-software-properties – 0.75.10.3 | ||
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