A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
getgrent_r causes memory corruption resulting in SIGSEGV when invoked by multiple threads simultaneously.
Local fix
A local fix is to serialize all access to getgrent_r().
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 6100-04 Technology Level with the * bos.rte,libc fileset below the 6.1.4.4 level. **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * Applications that make multiple simultaneous calls to * getgrent_r() may crash with SIGSEGV. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IZ72584. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The local static that was still being used in the threaded code path, has been completely removed from the threaded code path.
Temporary fix
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Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ72584
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2010-03-10
Closed date
2010-03-30
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 U833943
UP10/06/10 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U833943 bos.rte.libc 6.1.4.4
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 March 2013