USN-1464-1: Ubuntu Single Sign On Client vulnerability
6 June 2012
Fraudulent security certificates could allow sensitive information to be exposed when accessing the Internet.
Releases
Packages
- ubuntu-sso-client - Ubuntu Single Sign-On client
Details
It was discovered that the Ubuntu Single Sign On Client incorrectly
validated server certificates when using HTTPS connections. If a remote
attacker were able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could
be exploited to alter or compromise confidential information.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu 11.10
Ubuntu 11.04
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.