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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.840752
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-1215-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'apt' package(s) announced via the USN-1215-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'apt' package(s) announced via the USN-1215-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that the apt-key utility incorrectly verified GPG
keys when downloaded via the net-update option. If a remote attacker were
able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could potentially be
used to install altered packages. This update corrects the issue by
disabling the net-update option completely. A future update will re-enable
the option with corrected verification.

Affected Software/OS:
'apt' package(s) on Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 10.10, Ubuntu 11.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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