PH28073: IBM HTTP Server on Windows crashes at startup with rare LoadModule value

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Fix a rare startup crash on Windows when LoadModule has an
  absolute path that contains some stray characters that
  resemble a drive letter and volume separator.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  Users of IBM HTTP Server 9.0 on Windows     *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: IHS startup crash in rare               *
  *                      circumstances                           *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:  Apply the fix if using IHS on Windows       *
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  If the IHS config on a Windows platform has a LoadModule
  directive with an absolute path that contains some stray
  characters that resemble a drive letter and volume separator,
  then IHS could crash at startup.
  

Problem conclusion

• This fix is targeted for IBM HTTP Server fix packs:
  - 9.0.5.6
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  IBM HTTP SERVER

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0801

Applicable component levels

• R900 PSY

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