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Scientific Linux Security Update : tzdata on SL3.x, SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64
high Nessus Plugin ID 60414
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.Description
The tzdata package contains data files with rules for various time zones around the world.This updated tzdata package addresses the following changes to Daylight Savings Time (DST) observations :
- Cuba is starting DST on March 16 as of 2008 (it started DST on March 8 in 2007).
- Syria is starting DST on April 4 as of 2008 (it started DST on March 29 in 2007).
- Iraq is not observing DST in 2008.
- Pakistan will observe DST in 2008, beginning May 31.
(This is the first time Pakistan has observed DST since 2002.)
- Morocco will observe DST in 2008, beginning May 31.
(This is the first time Morocco has observed DST since 1978.)
Solution
Update the affected tzdata package.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 60414
File Name: sl_20080528_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: 5/28/2008