[Bug 1744318] [NEW] changelogs.ubuntu.com should be using HTTPS

[TJ]

Public bug reported:

Although the packages listed in meta-release files on
changelogs.ubuntu.com are signature-checked there doesn't appear to be
any way to verify the meta-release files are valid so a man-in-the-
middle could maliciously supply an alternate meta-release.

meta-release files should be signed with the archive GPG key and/or
delivered over HTTPS.

** Affects: update-manager (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
     Assignee: Steve Langasek (vorlon)
         Status: New

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Title:
  changelogs.ubuntu.com should be using HTTPS

Status in update-manager package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Although the packages listed in meta-release files on
  changelogs.ubuntu.com are signature-checked there doesn't appear to be
  any way to verify the meta-release files are valid so a man-in-the-
  middle could maliciously supply an alternate meta-release.

  meta-release files should be signed with the archive GPG key and/or
  delivered over HTTPS.

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