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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3972-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
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

Debian LTS: DLA-3972-1: tzdata new timezone database

November 28, 2024
This update includes the changes in tzdata 2024b

Summary

- - 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


Severity
Package : tzdata
Version : 2024b-0+deb11u1

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