APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Found on DS 8.1 on AIX 5.3 with DB2 9.5 , but can occur on other platforms and databases . Embedded nulls in UTF-8 strings we being incorrectly interpreted as string terminators. This caused truncation of multibyte information.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: All DataStage 8.1 data conversions of UTF_8 strings are effected. **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Null bytes contained in UTF-8 data (multi-byte character data) were being interpreted as string terminators. This lead to strings being truncated unexpectedly. **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: Install Patch JR33408 This fix is included in 81 FP1 ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The code change correctly interprets nulls in UTF-8 data.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR33408
Reported component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Reported component ID
5724Q36DS
Reported release
810
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2009-06-18
Closed date
2010-01-21
Last modified date
2010-01-21
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
SERVER
Fix information
Fixed component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Fixed component ID
5724Q36DS
Applicable component levels
R810 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
21 January 2010