Scientific Linux Security Update : tzdata on SL5.x, SL4.x, SL3.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60339

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

An updated tzdata package that is updated for Argentina is now available.

The tzdata package contains data files with rules for various time zones around the world.

Argentina changed to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on December 30, 2007.
This updated package includes updated rules to reflect this change.

Users in the Argentina locale are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which adds this enhancement.

Solution

Update the affected tzdata package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?6da78d3a

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60339

File Name: sl_20080103_tzdata_on_SL5_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 1/3/2008