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Description of problem: $ qemu-img create -f vdi vdi.img 1M Formatting 'vdi.img', fmt=vdi size=1048576 static=off $ qemu-img create -f qcow2 qcow2.img 1M Formatting 'qcow2.img', fmt=qcow2 size=1048576 encryption=off cluster_size=65536 $ file vdi.img vdi.img: data $ file qcow2.img qcow2.img: Qemu Image, Format: Qcow , Version: 2 Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): file-5.04-11.el6.x86_64
Created attachment 564863 [details] proposed patch
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. It has been proposed for the next release. If you would like it considered as an exception in the current release, please ask your support representative.
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: Cause: File did not contain magic pattern to detect vdi images. Consequence: File was not able to detect vdi images. Fix: Magic pattern to detect vdi images have been added. Result: File now detects vdi images as expected.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2012-1339.html