A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In multibyte language environment, the strings command would loop when parsing the files. The reason is the program removes the EOF symbol when go through a file, and causes the loop in process. The problem was found in Ja_JP, but it might occur in other LANG environment.
Local fix
Problem summary
In multibyte language environment, the strings command would loop when parsing the files
Problem conclusion
Do not clear EOF while finding strings in a file within multi-byte language environments.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV09983
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-10-31
Closed date
2011-10-31
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 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U839566
UP12/05/11 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U839566 bos.rte.bind_cmds 6.1.7.15
U846112 bos.rte.bind_cmds 6.1.7.1
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 February 2013