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

high Nessus Plugin ID 60491

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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 package addresses the following changes to Daylight Saving Time (DST) observations :

 - Future transition dates for Brazil were fixed.

 - Several Argentinian provinces decided not to observe Daylight Saving.

Solution

Update the affected tzdata package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?890b0dca

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60491

File Name: sl_20081105_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: 11/5/2008