A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
when using MALLOCOPTIONS=pool and /etc/netsvc.conf doesn't specify an hosts preference, 64 bits applications might coredump in : calloc_pool@AF111_41(??, ??, ??, ??, ??) at 0x90000000002e7c4 calloc(??, ??) at 0x90000000002df08 getaddrinfo(??, ??, ??, ??) at 0x900000000133ef4 main(), line 13 in "test_getaddrinfo.c" This was mainly seen with DataFlowEngine process but can be seen with others.
Local fix
Specify hosts resolution order in /etc/netsvc.conf so that IPV4 resolve first I.E : hosts=local4,bind4
Problem summary
getaddrinfo subroutine may coredump with SEGV when using malloc pool option.
Problem conclusion
Code has been changed to correct the coredump scenario.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV95824
Reported component name
AIX V7.2
Reported component ID
5765CD200
Reported release
720
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2017-05-04
Closed date
2017-06-05
Last modified date
2017-10-05
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 U878395
UP17/10/05 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
05 October 2017