A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Miscellaneous Security Updates
Local fix
Not available
Problem summary
ICMP ECHOREPLY packet with icmp id as 1 can cause system crash
Problem conclusion
If the icmp echo reply packet does not contain icmp_magic_number, then it will not be accessed and the invalid echo reply is dropped. This prevents the system crash.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV04695
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-05
Closed date
2012-02-01
Last modified date
2013-02-27
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 U846526
UP12/03/30 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U846526 bos.net.tcp.client 7.1.0.18
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 February 2013