A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Core dump is seen while referencing the addr after getaddrinfo returns 0
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the AIX 6100-01 Technology Level with the * bos.rte.libc fileset at the 6.1.1.7 or 6.1.1.8 level. This * problem is known to affect DB2. **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * Possible core dumps in various programs. This problem is * known to cause DB2 instances to crash intermittently. DB2 * systems with databases cataloged with alternate servers using * IP addresses are vulnerable. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IZ71863. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Code changes have been done to take care of copying the copying the contents of the address rather than just copying the reference.
Temporary fix
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Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ71863
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2010-03-02
Closed date
2010-03-02
Last modified date
2013-03-28
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 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U835773
UP10/04/27 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 December 2021