[Bug 1680261] [NEW] apt-secure ignoring allow-unauthenticated during apt-update

[Nathan]

Public bug reported:

It appears apt-get update is completely ignoring the allow-
unauthenticated switch. This initially provided a significant roadblock
to getting the system to recognize a trusted local repository as most
literature and posts refer to use of this switch. I was able to discover
a workaround though the time invested was steep. The [trusted=yes]
option in sources.list(5) functions correctly and will bypass this
authentication check. It would be helpful at a minimum if the apt
--allow-unauthenticated description in the apt-get documentation
referred to sources.list(5) option trusted=yes with an example if this
switch is being deprecated.

Steps for Reproduction.

Bootup 16.10 LiveCD

Add to APT Sources
deb file:/tmp/local/ ./

Run the command, "apt-get --allow-unauthenticated update"

Output as follows with no internet connection:

https://pastebin.com/6h8tiHbN

*Initial apt-get --allow-unauthenticated update failed due to missing release file.
Generated generic release file to obtain the above output.


"apt install" for packages included cannot find desired package.

Local repo was set up via these instructions:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/170348/how-to-create-a-local-apt-repository


Packages.gz was generated using the below command.
dpkg-scanpackages ./ | gzip -9c > Packages.gz

** Affects: apt (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: apt-get local-repository

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Title:
  apt-secure ignoring allow-unauthenticated during apt-update

Status in apt package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  It appears apt-get update is completely ignoring the allow-
  unauthenticated switch. This initially provided a significant
  roadblock to getting the system to recognize a trusted local
  repository as most literature and posts refer to use of this switch. I
  was able to discover a workaround though the time invested was steep.
  The [trusted=yes] option in sources.list(5) functions correctly and
  will bypass this authentication check. It would be helpful at a
  minimum if the apt --allow-unauthenticated description in the apt-get
  documentation referred to sources.list(5) option trusted=yes with an
  example if this switch is being deprecated.

  Steps for Reproduction.

  Bootup 16.10 LiveCD

  Add to APT Sources
  deb file:/tmp/local/ ./

  Run the command, "apt-get --allow-unauthenticated update"

  Output as follows with no internet connection:

  https://pastebin.com/6h8tiHbN

  *Initial apt-get --allow-unauthenticated update failed due to missing release file.
  Generated generic release file to obtain the above output.

  
  "apt install" for packages included cannot find desired package.

  Local repo was set up via these instructions:
  http://askubuntu.com/questions/170348/how-to-create-a-local-apt-repository

  
  Packages.gz was generated using the below command.
  dpkg-scanpackages ./ | gzip -9c > Packages.gz

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