[Bug 856489] Re: Improper verification of updated key via apt-key net-update

[Kees Cook]

If anyone can't wait for updates, removing the keyring URI from /usr/bin
/apt-key should disable the fetch:

#ARCHIVE_KEYRING_URI=http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/project/ubuntu-archive-keyring.gpg
ARCHIVE_KEYRING_URI=

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Title:
  Improper verification of updated key via apt-key net-update

Status in “apt” package in Ubuntu:
  In Progress
Status in “apt” source package in Lucid:
  In Progress
Status in “apt” source package in Maverick:
  In Progress
Status in “apt” source package in Natty:
  In Progress
Status in “apt” source package in Oneiric:
  In Progress
Status in “apt” source package in Hardy:
  In Progress

Bug description:
  As reported on full-disclosure:
  http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Sep/221

  CVE request here:
  http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/22/5

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