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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60642

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

This updated package addresses the following change to Daylight Saving Time (DST) observations :

- Egypt starts winter time on August 21. (BZ#517009, BZ#517011, BZ#517012)

Solution

Update the affected tzdata package.

See Also

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=517009

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=517011

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=517012

http://www.nessus.org/u?d0516453

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60642

File Name: sl_20090817_tzdata_on_SL3_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: 8/17/2009