tzdata bug fix and enhancement update in AlmaLinux:8

tzdata Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

10/05/2022

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N/A

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Yes i

Fix available

Unrated

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Not published

CVSS Score

ALEA-2022:2012: tzdata bug fix and enhancement update. Affects tzdata versions < 2022a-1.el8. Fixed in 2022a-1.el8. How to fix ↓

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Background

The tzdata package is a time zone database that provides information about the world's time zones and daylight saving time rules. It is used by various applications and systems to accurately handle time-related operations. The package tzdata-java is a Java library that utilizes the tzdata package to provide time zone functionality for Java applications. Both packages are integral to ensuring accurate timekeeping and synchronization across different regions and time zones.

Vulnerability Detail

This vulnerability in the tzdata and tzdata-java packages is a bug fix and enhancement update. The specific details of the bug fix and enhancements can be found in the AlmaLinux Release Notes linked in the References section. It is important to keep these packages up to date to ensure accurate time zone information and proper handling of daylight saving time rules.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

2022a-1.el8

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update tzdata

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Conclusion

Keeping the tzdata and tzdata-java packages up to date is crucial for accurate timekeeping and synchronization. It is recommended to update these packages to version 2022a-1.el8 or later to address the bug fix and enhancements. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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