Yum updateinfo - command not found

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Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.9

Issue

  • When trying to use yum updateinfo , the following error appears:
"No such command: updateinfo. Please use /usr/bin/yum --help"

Resolution

  • yum updateinfo is provided with the plugin yum-security. This plugin extends yum to allow lists and updates to be limited using security relevant criteria.
  • In order to use it, install yum-security:
 # yum install yum-security
  • Component
  • yum

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