- Issued:
- 2004-12-21
- Updated:
- 2004-12-21
RHBA-2004:532 - Bug Fix Advisory
Synopsis
Updated tftp packages
Type/Severity
Bug Fix Advisory
Topic
Updated tftp packages that fix slow transfer rates on download from
tftp-server are now available.
Description
The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is normally used only for booting
diskless workstations. The tftp package provides the user interface for
TFTP, which allows users to transfer files to and from a remote machine.
The tftp-server package provides the server for TFTP, which allows users to
transfer files to and from a remote machine.
The TFTP server was incorrectly resending data on receipt of invalid ACK
packets, causing slow transfer rates. These updated packages fix this issue.
All users of tftp should upgrade to these updated packages, which resolve
these issues.
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:
Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 3 s390x
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 3 s390
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian 3 ppc
Fixes
- BZ - 131736 - tftp-server 0.32 is broken
CVEs
(none)
References
(none)
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