A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the AIX 7200-00 Technology Level * with bos.rte.libc at the 7.2.0.0 level. ************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * This problem will only be seen if Network Information * Services (NIS) is being used for authentication. * * When using NIS authentication, applications using * getpwuid() or similar functions may core dump. * We have seen this affect cron, java, and db2, to name a few. ************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV82224. * Prior to fix availability, an interim fix is available from * either * ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv82224/ * https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv82224/ * The ifix can be installed using Live Update (LU). * If LU is not used, installation of the ifix requires a * reboot. **************************************************************
Local fix
Problem summary
************************************************************** * * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the AIX 7200-00 Technology Level * with bos.rte.libc at the 7.2.0.0 level. ************************************************************** * * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * This problem will only be seen if Network Information * Services (NIS) is being used for authentication. * * When using NIS authentication, applications using * getpwuid() or similar functions may core dump. * We have seen this affect cron, java, and db2, to name a few. ************************************************************** * * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV82224. * Prior to fix availability, an interim fix is available from * either * ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv82224/ * https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv82224/ * The ifix can be installed using Live Update (LU). * If LU is not used, installation of the ifix requires a * reboot. ************************************************************** *
Problem conclusion
The problem is fixed by cleaning up freed pointers and calling the correct delete function for the rec structures.
Temporary fix
********* * HIPER * *********
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV82224
Reported component name
AIX V7.2
Reported component ID
5765CD200
Reported release
720
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2016-03-07
Closed date
2016-03-07
Last modified date
2016-12-12
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 V7.2
Fixed component ID
5765CD200
Applicable component levels
R720 PSY U875242
UP16/12/12 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 December 2016