A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Memory leak in crypt() causes the process to run out of memory after which the crypt starts giving incorrect result. Any process on 6.1 and 7.1 calling crypt() in loop will be affected by this issue. All algorithm for crypt() is vulnerable to this problem except DES.
Local fix
Problem summary
memory leak in crypt function causes to return random values when the process runs out of memory.
Problem conclusion
memory leak has been fixed.
Temporary fix
Comments
5300-12 - use AIX APAR IV54375 6100-07 - use AIX APAR IV53601 6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV57392 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV53722 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV53722 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV53722 7100-01 - use AIX APAR IV54132 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV57047 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV54215 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV53993 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV54215
APAR Information
APAR number
IV57047
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-03-20
Closed date
2014-03-20
Last modified date
2016-05-10
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 U867002
UP14/08/12 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 May 2016