APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A test system running on Ubuntu Linux encountered an issue where the PATH environment variable became corrupted after the "crtmqenv" application was run.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: Users who use the "crtmqenv" or "setmqenv" programs to change their environments primary MQ installation. Platforms affected: Linux on x86-64, Linux on x86 **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: If working with a PATH environment variable over a certain length and already contains an MQ installation path, issuing a "crtmqenv" command may cause the PATH environment variable to become corrupted.
Problem conclusion
The function used to copy the strings used when generating the PATH variable would work incorrectly if the total length of the PATH variable exceeded a certain length. The function that is used while creating the string has been updated to address this issue. --------------------------------------------------------------- The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs: Version Maintenance Level v7.1 7.1.0.6 v7.5 7.5.0.5 v8.0 8.0.0.1 The latest available maintenance can be obtained from 'WebSphere MQ Recommended Fixes' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037 If the maintenance level is not yet available information on its planned availability can be found in 'WebSphere MQ Planned Maintenance Release Dates' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006309 ---------------------------------------------------------------
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV70713
Reported component name
WMQ LIN X86 V7
Reported component ID
5724H7224
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-03-09
Closed date
2015-03-13
Last modified date
2015-03-13
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
WMQ LIN X86 V7
Fixed component ID
5724H7224
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
09 March 2021