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IV31962: DATA PTR INCORRECTLY INCREMENTED IN UDP RECEIVE. APPLIES TO AIX 7100-02

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Possible problems in certain cases with UDP receive copying
    kernel data to the user space from an incorrect starting
    point.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED:
    * Systems running the 7100-02 Technology Level with the
    * bos.net.tcp.client fileset below the 7.1.2.2 level.
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
    * Possible problems in certain cases with UDP receive copying
    * kernel data to the user space from an incorrect starting
    * point.
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION:
    * Install APAR IV31962.
    ****************************************************************
    

Problem conclusion

  • Increment the data pointer after the data is copied instead of
    before.
    

Temporary fix

  • *********
    * HIPER *
    *********
    

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    IV31962

  • Reported component name

    AIX V7.1

  • Reported component ID

    5765H4000

  • Reported release

    710

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    YesPE

  • HIPER

    YesHIPER

  • Submitted date

    2012-11-13

  • Closed date

    2012-11-13

  • Last modified date

    2013-11-23

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

    IV31917

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    AIX V7.1

  • Fixed component ID

    5765H4000

Applicable component levels

  • R710 PSY U852704

       UP13/02/18 I 1000 ®

PTF to Fileset Mapping

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Document Information

Modified date:
23 November 2013