- Issued:
- 2011-05-19
- Updated:
- 2011-05-19
RHBA-2011:0698 - sysvinit-tools bug fix update
Synopsis
sysvinit-tools bug fix update
Type/Severity
Bug Fix Advisory
Topic
An updated sysvinit-tools package that fixes two bugs is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.
Description
The sysvinit-tools package contains various tools used for process management.
This update fixes the following bugs:
-
Previously, the wall(1) command incorrectly allowed to send 22 lines per message at once. This update sets the wall(1) command to reflect accurately the maximum of 20 lines per message. (BZ#619658)
-
Previously, parts of the banner message got cut off when the host name was longer than expected and the banner limit of 80 characters was exceeded. This update allows also for longer host names. Now, the banner no longer gets cut off. (BZ#668476)
All users of sysvinit-tools are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which fixes these bugs.
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at This content is not included.https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259/
Affected Products
| Product | Version | Arch |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian | 6 | ppc64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems | 6 | s390x |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6 | i386 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | 6 | i386 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server from RHUI | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server from RHUI | 6 | i386 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support | 6 | i386 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support Extension | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support Extension | 6 | i386 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support Extension (for IBM z Systems) | 6 | s390x |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems) | 6 | s390x |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6 | x86_64 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6 | i386 |
Updated Packages
- sysvinit-tools-2.87-4.dsf.el6.ppc64.rpm
- sysvinit-debuginfo-2.87-4.dsf.el6.ppc64.rpm
- sysvinit-tools-2.87-4.dsf.el6.x86_64.rpm
- sysvinit-debuginfo-2.87-4.dsf.el6.i686.rpm
- sysvinit-tools-2.87-4.dsf.el6.s390x.rpm
- sysvinit-debuginfo-2.87-4.dsf.el6.s390x.rpm
- sysvinit-2.87-4.dsf.el6.src.rpm
- sysvinit-tools-2.87-4.dsf.el6.i686.rpm
- sysvinit-debuginfo-2.87-4.dsf.el6.x86_64.rpm
Fixes
CVEs
(none)
References
(none)
Additional information
- The Red Hat security contact is This content is not included.secalert@redhat.com. More contact details at https://access.redhat.com/security/team/contact/.
- Offline Security Data data is available for integration with other systems. See Offline Security Data API to get started.