A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
gno_ioctl() ignores the flags argument passed by fp_ioctlx
Local fix
Problem summary
System may crash if kernel extentions are written which invoke fp_ioctlx() on devices, and use addresses passed in from userspace.
Problem conclusion
Changed gno_ioctl to handle userspace addresses appropriately
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-07 - use AIX APAR IV58193 6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV57779 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV50876 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV50876 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV50876 7100-01 - use AIX APAR IV57478 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV50416 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV50842
APAR Information
APAR number
IV50416
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2013-10-07
Closed date
2013-10-08
Last modified date
2014-08-14
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 V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U859634
UP14/08/12 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U859634 bos.mp64 7.1.2.18
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 August 2014