A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the AIX 7200-03 Technology Level * or VIOS 3.1.0.20 or VIOS 3.1.0.21 * with bos.net.tcp.client_core at the 7.2.3.16 or * 7.2.3.17 level. ************************************************************** * netstat prints some messages incorrectly on recent AIX and * VIOS levels. * * Some examples include: * * 'netstat -rn' or VIOS 'netstat -routtable' will show: * "Only the root user can specify the Z flag" * * 'netstat -an' or VIOS 'netstat' will incorrectly show packets: * "dropped due to memory allocation failure" * * 'netstat -s' or VIOS 'netstat -stats' will show: * "error not generated because old message was icmp" and * "unexpected change to mbstat; check source" * * This issue can be avoided by setting LANG=C to use * built-in English messages instead of the message catalog. * For example: * # LANG=C netstat -rn ************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IJ16586. * Prior to fix availability, an interim fix is available from * either * ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/ij16586/ * https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/ij16586/ * Installation of the ifix does not require a reboot. **************************************************************
Local fix
Problem summary
Certain netstat commands may display garbage to the user.
Problem conclusion
The netstat command is rebuilt with the proper message file changes.
Temporary fix
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Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IJ16586
Reported component name
AIX V7.2
Reported component ID
5765CD200
Reported release
720
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2019-06-04
Closed date
2019-06-05
Last modified date
2020-02-14
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 V7.2
Fixed component ID
5765CD200
Applicable component levels
R720 PSY U887044
UP20/02/14 I 1000 «
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 March 2020