Debian dla-3972 : tzdata - security update

high Nessus Plugin ID 211958

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Synopsis

The remote Debian host is missing a security-related update.

Description

The remote Debian 11 host has a package installed that is affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the dla-3972 advisory.

- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3972-1 [email protected] https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Emilio Pozuelo Monfort November 28, 2024 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : tzdata Version : 2024b-0+deb11u1

This update includes the changes in tzdata 2024b. Notable changes are:

- - Updated leap second list, which was set to expire by the end of December.
- - Correction of historical data for Mexico, Mongolia and Portugal.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version 2024b-0+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your tzdata packages.

For the detailed security status of tzdata please refer to its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/tzdata

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Tenable has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Debian security advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade the tzdata packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 211958

File Name: debian_DLA-3972.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Debian Local Security Checks

Published: 11/28/2024

Updated: 11/28/2024

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Continuous Assessment, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:11.0, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:tzdata

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Debian/release, Host/Debian/dpkg-l

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/28/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/28/2024

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