Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A COBOL program is getting a SIGSEGV error while trying to read a Variable block ESDS file using a batch COBOL program.
Local fix
N/a
Problem summary
USERS AFFECTED: COBOL for AIX users with SFS Sequential files containing variable length records PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The read and write codepaths contained a buffer overwrite that destroyed beyond the buffer. This resulted in intermittent or consistent SIGSEGVs in read or write statements.
Problem conclusion
The overwrites have been removed and only the desired data is transferred.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI27121
Reported component name
COBOL FOR AIX
Reported component ID
5724Z8700
Reported release
411
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2014-10-07
Closed date
2014-10-07
Last modified date
2014-10-07
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
COBOL AIX - SDU
Fixed component ID
5724Z8701
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 October 2021