A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
"fuser -O" return following error for non-root user: /dev/mem: The file access permissions do not allow the specified action.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 6100-08 Technology Level with the * bos.rte.filesystem fileset at the 6.1.8.15 or 6.1.8.16 level. **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * "fuser -O" return following error for non-root user: * /dev/mem: The file access permissions do not allow the * specified action. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV48425. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Ensure opening /dev/mem doesn't fail unnecessarily
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV48425
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2013-09-12
Closed date
2013-09-12
Last modified date
2014-02-20
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 U860013
UP14/02/17 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U860013 bos.rte.filesystem 6.1.8.17
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 February 2014