security updates check/status

wjtaylor · 08-25-2010, 02:09 PM

Is there a way to to check if the system has the available security updates installed?

Specifically, I am looking to do this programmatically.

Is there something under /proc perhaps?

Thanks,
WT

abefroman · 08-25-2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjtaylor

Is there a way to to check if the system has the available security updates installed?

Specifically, I am looking to do this programmatically.

Is there something under /proc perhaps?

Thanks,
WT

What Operating system?

If your are using a redhat type OS, you can do

Code:

yum update