+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #162887 +++ Description of problem: List corruption when items are removed from /etc/cron.d Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): vixie-cron-4.1-3_EL3 How reproducible: Every time Steps to Reproduce: # cd /etc/cron.d # service crond stop # for i in a1 a2 a3 a4; do echo "* * * * * root /bin/echo $i >> /tmp/file" > $i ; done # for i in a2 a3 a4; do touch -r a1 $i; done # service crond start # touch /tmp/file # tail -f /tmp/file (Wait until the next minute comes) # rm a1 (Wait until the next minute comes) Actual results: a1 a2 a3 a4 <rm file> a1 a3 a3 Expected results: a1 a2 a3 a4 <rm file> a2 a3 a4 Additional info: Tested with current RHEL3 U5 vixie-cron and RHEL3 U6 candidate, probably also affects RHEL4.
Fixed for bug 162887 with vixie-cron-4.1-36.EL4 .
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-361.html