[Bug 1013681] Re: make apt-key net-update secure

[Mathew Hodson]

Did this change ever make it in?

** Changed in: apt (Ubuntu)
     Assignee: (unassigned) => Michael Vogt (mvo)

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Title:
  make apt-key net-update secure

Status in apt package in Ubuntu:
  Triaged
Status in apt package in Debian:
  New

Bug description:
  Attacks are being performed against the 'apt-key net-update' command
  and it is not considered secure. While it is in the process of being
  disabled in Ubuntu, it should be improved to be secure.

  References:
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apt/+bug/857472
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apt/+bug/1013128
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apt/+bug/1013639
  http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Sep/222
  http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Jun/267
  http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Jun/271
  http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Jun/289

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