[Bug 1744318] Re: changelogs.ubuntu.com should be using HTTPS

[Dimitri John Ledkov]

1) probably needs an RT to https-ify the subdomain
2) probably needs an RT/trello planning for inline gpg signed meta-releases
3) probably needs a trello planning for code changes to use the inline gpg signed meta-releases and/or https

** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu)
     Assignee: (unassigned) => Steve Langasek (vorlon)

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Title:
  changelogs.ubuntu.com should be using HTTPS

Status in update-manager package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Although the packages listed in meta-release files on
  changelogs.ubuntu.com are signature-checked there doesn't appear to be
  any way to verify the meta-release files are valid so a man-in-the-
  middle could maliciously supply an alternate meta-release.

  meta-release files should be signed with the archive GPG key and/or
  delivered over HTTPS.

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