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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for software-center

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46950

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-11-22

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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for software-center. This fixes a
vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct
spoofing attacks.

The vulnerability is caused due to the application incorrectly
validating SSL certificates and can be exploited to e.g. spoof and
install altered packages via Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1270-1:
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1270-1

OTHER REFERENCES:
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EXPLOIT:
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