OS security updates fail to install in cloud deployments

Detail name	Value
Changelog Number	10734
Type	Bug
Status	Resolved
Affected Versions	Exasol 6.1.0, Exasol 6.2.0, Exasol 7.0.0
Fix Versions	Exasol 7.0.1, Exasol 6.2.11, Exasol 6.1.13
Resolution Date	2020-09-18

Issue

Due to some additional OS packages that are installed in Exasol cloud deployments, the installation of OS security update packages can fail because updates for these OS packages were not included in the update package.

Specifically, if the cluster was installed with an OS security update <=202003261207, then installing an OS security update package between version 202005141038 and 202009161220 can fail.

Workaround

Install a newer OS security update that includes the necessary packages. Versions 202009161220 and higher can be safely installed

Fix

The latest security patches (starting with 202009161220) contain the necessary packages and can be safely installed. It is recommended to install the latest security patch.