APAR status
Closed as fixed if next.
Error description
Documentation of realloc: "If no memory object can be acquired to accommodate the request, the object remains unchanged." In case "realloc(Pointer, Size)" fails, as the data ulimit is reached (errno ENOMEM) the memory pointed to by "Pointer" gets corrupted and fails to be freed later on.
Local fix
Make sure the code execution never hits a data memory limit.
Problem summary
Issue with realloc() where it currupts malloc metada if data limit is reached.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
This APAR is being closed FIN. This means that a solution to this APAR is expected to be delivered from IBM in a release (if any) to be available within the next 24 months.
APAR Information
APAR number
IV67641
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED FIN
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-12-07
Closed date
2015-01-28
Last modified date
2015-01-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 January 2015