Version 4.2 Archive
This page provides information about version 4.2 of the OVAL Language. All information about the version is included in this centralized location.
New in Version 4.2
Version 4.2 was a minor version change and is a direct result of feedback from the OVAL community. Version 4.2 changes to the OVAL Definition Schema, OVAL System Characteristics Schema, and/or OVAL Results Schema includes the addition of a component schema for HP-UX and a modification to the OVAL-ID format.
Version 4.2 of the Definition Schema, System Characteristics Schema, and Results Schema includes the following:
- Addition of a component schema for HP-UX
- Modification to the OVAL-ID format
- The ability to include more than one reference
- Deprecated the rpmversioncompare_test of the redhat schema
- Added the evr_version element to the rpminfo_test of the redhat schema
- Added the signature_keyid to the rpminfo_test of the redhat schema
- Added the rpmversion datatype
Timeline for Version 4.2
| PLANNING |
DRAFT |
RELEASE CANDIDATE |
OFFICIAL |
| 29 September 2005 |
14 October 2005 |
4 November 2005 |
2 December 2005 |
Status Reports on Version 4.2
Status updates are included below. You may also review the Community
Forum Archives for discussions about Version 4.2, or enter "Version
4.2" as a keyword search on the
Search the OVAL Web site page for
a list of forum discussions about version 4.2.
[2005-12-2]
Version 4.2 has moved to the "Official" stage. Refer to the Official OVAL Schemas page for more information.
[2005-10-21]
Added the evr_version and signature_keyid elements to the rmpinfo_test
to allow easier comparision of rpm versions and to verify the source of
the rpm. Also deprecated the rpmversioncompare_test.
[2005-10-13]
The first draft for Version 4.2 has now been released. This is a minor update that does not invalidate any existing content. The first draft includes the HP-UX schema and the modified OVAL-ID format. In addition, multiple references are now being allowed.
[2005-09-29]
Version 4.2 is now in the planning stage. Version 4.2 changes to the OVAL Definition Schema, OVAL System Characteristics Schema, and/or OVAL Results Schema currently will include the addition of a component schema for HP-UX and a modification to the OVAL-ID format.
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