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

[Steve Langasek]

As I recall, we didn't go this route the first time around because we
wanted to avoid changing the server-side interface.  But if trying to
check this securely is a case of being nibbled to death by cats, I think
it makes sense to revisit this.  So I have no objection to using a gpg-
verified keyring object here.

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Title:
  make apt-key net-update secure

Status in “apt” package in Ubuntu:
  Triaged

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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