Description of problem: rpm verify test of the package ntp fails on its configuration file /etc/ntp.conf but this file may be automagically changed by dhclient-script which is the default configuration, and so it could not be expected that it will match the package's version Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): ntp-4.2.2p1-9.el5_3.1 How reproducible: always (on systems where dhclient can set ntp configuration) Steps to Reproduce: 1. rpm -V ntp Actual results: S.5....T c /etc/ntp.conf Expected results: (no error output) Additional info: I propose changing the corresponding .spec line to: %config(noreplace) %verify(not md5 size mtime) %{_sysconfdir}/ntp.conf the issue is present also on RHEL-4
This request was evaluated by Red Hat Product Management for inclusion in the current release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Because the affected component is not scheduled to be updated in the current release, Red Hat is unfortunately unable to address this request at this time. Red Hat invites you to ask your support representative to propose this request, if appropriate and relevant, in the next release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
This request was erroneously denied for the current release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The error has been fixed and this request has been re-proposed for the current release.
Technical note added. If any revisions are required, please edit the "Technical Notes" field accordingly. All revisions will be proofread by the Engineering Content Services team. New Contents: Prior to this update, verifying the ntp package with the "rpm -V" command failed on the package configuration file if the configuration file had changed. However, changes to the configuration file should not impact the verification test. This update adapts the spec file and the package verify test passes successfully.
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 therefore 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/RHBA-2011-0980.html