Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1464-1
6th June, 2012
ubuntu-sso-client vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 11.10
- Ubuntu 11.04
Summary
Fraudulent security certificates could allow sensitive information to be exposed when accessing the Internet.
Software description
- 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 man-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 version:
- Ubuntu 11.10:
- ubuntu-sso-client 1.4.1-0ubuntu1.1
- Ubuntu 11.04:
- ubuntu-sso-client 1.2.1-0ubuntu2.1
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.