Hey guys Can anyone explain this error in termux Kali Linux π¨βπ» sudo: unable to get time of day: Value too large for defined data type sudo: error initializing audit plugin sudoers_audit
Mar 29, 2024The error message "unable to get time of day: Value too large for defined data type" usually indicates a problem with the system's time handling or system calls. It can occur when a system call to retrieve the current time fails due to an issue related to the data type used to store time values on the system. One possible cause of this error could be an incorrect system time or a misconfiguration in the system's time settings. You can check and set the correct system time using the following command: sudo date -s "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS" Replace "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS" with the current date and time in the format "YEAR-MONTH-DAY HOUR:MINUTE:SECOND". Regarding the error "sudo: error initializing audit plugin sudoers_audit", this error indicates an issue with the configuration or initialization of the sudoers_audit plugin, which is used for auditing sudo commands. To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps: 1. Check the sudo configuration files for any errors or misconfigurations. You can use the visudo command to edit the sudoers file: sudo visudo 2. Look for any syntax errors or misconfigurations in the sudoers file. Make sure the sudoers_audit plugin is correctly configured. 3. If you recently made changes to the sudoers file, try reverting those changes to see if the error persists. 4. Ensure that the sudoers_audit plugin is correctly installed and configured on your system. You may need to reinstall or reconfigure the sudo package to address this issue. If the issue persists after following these steps, you may need to further investigate the system logs or seek assistance from your system administrator or technical support team to resolve the problem with the sudo configuration and the time handling on your system.
Mar 30, 2024