Scientific Linux Security Update : atrpms-repo on SL6.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60981

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

The yum repo config files were pointing to the wrong directory for the atrpms repositories. This was causing a yum denial of service for those users who had it enabled. This update fixes the yum repo files so they point to the correct area.

Solution

Update the affected atrpms-repo package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?4fbba81f

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60981

File Name: sl_20110308_atrpms_repo_on_SL6_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: 3/8/2011