Packages
- aptdaemon - transaction based package management service
Details
It was discovered that Aptdaemon incorrectly handled installing packages
without performing a transaction simulation. An attacker could possibly use
this flaw to install altered packages.
It was discovered that Aptdaemon incorrectly handled installing packages
without performing a transaction simulation. An attacker could possibly use
this flaw to install altered packages.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10 oneiric | python-aptdaemon – 0.43+bzr697-0ubuntu1.2 | ||
| 11.04 natty | python-aptdaemon – 0.41+bzr661-0ubuntu0.2 | ||
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