A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
This APAR addresses a potential security issue. Any relevant information will be released via Subscription Services. https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/onvdq
Local fix
Problem summary
An unprivileged user can crash the system by making a system call with bad parameters.
Problem conclusion
Add an additional check for an incorrect system call parameter.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-07 - use AIX APAR IV59045 6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV58948 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV58766 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV58766 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV58766 7100-01 - use AIX APAR IV58888 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV58861 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV58840 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV59858
APAR Information
APAR number
IV58888
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-04-07
Closed date
2014-04-07
Last modified date
2016-05-10
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U861815
UP14/08/12 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U861815 bos.mp64 7.1.1.21
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 May 2016