Pattern updates via HTTPS

[Klaus Jochem 0]

Hi,

I noticed that pattern updates are downloaded through an http connection. If the update is done across a open network, e.g in a hotel or the airport, this gives an attacker the opportunity to spoof the update service, which may result in a compromised pattern database.

Are there update servers available which support pattern downloads with https?

Many thanks in advance,

Klaus Jochem

[Marcos 4,703]

6 minutes ago, Klaus Jochem said:

If the update is done across a open network, e.g in a hotel or the airport, this gives an attacker the opportunity to spoof the update service, which may result in a compromised pattern database.

This is not possible since update files are digitally signed. That said, "compromised" modules would not install.

[Klaus Jochem 0]

3 minutes ago, Marcos said:

This is not possible since update files are digitally signed. That said, "compromised" modules would not install.

Many thanks for your answer.