As an administrator, I want to verify package signatures on upload
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- Python
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Description
We would like to effectively run dpkg-sig --verify when packages are uploaded to ensure that they are signed with a valid signature.
For more info, see section 7.5.5: https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-manual/deb-pack-sign.en.html
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First steps
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue names no repository files, tests, or entry points. Start by reading section 7.5.5 of the Debian securing manual and checking the behavior of dpkg-sig --verify for uploaded packages. Done should define and verify how valid and invalid package signatures are handled during upload.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- debian, python
- Domain
- security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100